Michael Schumacher, the seven-time Formula 1 champion, is "fighting for his life" after a ski accident in the French Alps, his doctors say. The driver is in a medically-induced coma in hospital in Grenoble after suffering head injuries on Sunday morning at the resort of Meribel. He underwent surgery on arrival at the University Hospital in Grenoble. Mike Wooldridge reports.

Riek Machar Teny Thurgon is the full name of a man whose career has been characterized by raw ambition for power and a knack for armed rebellion. But is Riak Machar a victim or villain? NTV's Dennis Okari profiles a man whose action has suddenly brought back the old African story of armed rebellion and civil strife. For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ke Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvkenya Like our FaceBook page http://www.facebook.com/NtvKenya

Mynamar has been praised by the international community for releasing political prisoners. But just last month one of the countries leading human rights activists was sentenced to two years in jail for protesting against land grabbing. As Maung Too reports it's a stark reminder the newly granted freedoms can be snatched away at any time.

Michael Schumacher, the seven-time Formula One champion, is in a coma and remains in a "critical" condition after striking his head in a ski accident in the French Alps on Sunday, the hospital treating him said.

Jubilation in Jerusalem and on the streets of Ramallah, as hundreds of relatives welcomed the return of the 26 Palestinian prisoners released from Israeli jails. This was the third group of prisoners to be released as part of the US-brokered peace efforts in the Middle East. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, seen here, welcomed the move, but said a peace deal cannot be reached until all prisoners are released. Israel has freed 26 Palestinian prisoners from its jails ahead of US Secretary of State John Kerry's arrival in the region. In all, Israel has freed 104 long-serving Palestinian prisoners. The latest group of prisoners were jailed before the 1993 Oslo accords and had been serving sentences ranging from 19 to 28 years for killing Israeli soldiers and civilians. Among the released, 18 were from the West Bank, five from East Jerusalem and three from Gaza. The US State Department praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the release. However, to ease domestic tensions, especially among the right-wing politicians, Netanyahu is set to unveil new settlement plans that include an additional 1,400 housing units in East Jerusalem and the West Bank. Written and presented by Alfred Joyner

Schools for Africa, a partnerhsip between UNICEF, the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the Hamburg Society, aims to benefit 8 million more children by creating conditions that will attract children to school, keep them there and provide them with a safe and protective environment where they can learn, play and become masters of their own lives. Working with governments, local authorities and communities in 11 of Africa's most needy countries, UNICEF is helping build basic new schools and repair existing ones. Children receive exercise books, pencils and other learning materials, and UNICEF is training thousands of additional teachers to provide children with quality education. Find out more: www.schoolsforafrica.com Find out more: www.schoolsforafrica.com

A terrorist attack in the Russian city of Volgograd has killed at least 10 passengers on a trolley bus. The explosion comes a day after a suicide bombing in the city which killed 17 people and injured scores of others. READ MORE http://on.rt.com/z22bcf LIVE UPDATES http://on.rt.com/87ixo9 RT LIVE http://rt.com/on-air Subscribe to RT! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=RussiaToday Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/RT_com Follow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/rt Follow us on Google+ http://plus.google.com/+RT RT (Russia Today) is a global news network broadcasting from Moscow and Washington studios. RT is the first news channel to break the 1 billion YouTube views benchmark.

Michael Schumacher, the seven-time Formula One champion, is in a coma and remains in a "critical" condition after striking his head in a ski accident in the French Alps on Sunday, the hospital treating him said.

More Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/BreakingNews Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Clashes erupt in the Bangladesh capital Dhaka between pro- and anti-government protesters ahead of elections. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Reuters tells the world's stories like no one else. As the largest international multimedia news provider, Reuters provides coverage around the globe and across topics including business, financial, national, and international news. For over 160 years, Reuters has maintained its reputation for speed, accuracy, and impact while providing exclusives, incisive commentary and forward-looking analysis. http://reuters.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Reuters https://plus.google.com/u/0/s/reuters https://twitter.com/Reuters

In Lebanon former finance minister, Mohamad Chatah, has been assassinated in a bomb blast in Beirut. At least five other people were killed in the attack in a downtown area of the capital. A car bomb targeted Shattah's convoy in the Solidaire neighbourhood. Al Jazeera's Rula Amin reports from downtown Beirut.

A terrorist attack in the Russian city of Volgograd has killed at least 10 passengers on a trolley bus. The explosion comes a day after a suicide bombing in the city which killed 17 people and injured scores of others. READ MORE http://on.rt.com/z22bcf LIVE UPDATES http://on.rt.com/87ixo9 RT LIVE http://rt.com/on-air Subscribe to RT! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=RussiaToday Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/RT_com Follow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/rt Follow us on Google+ http://plus.google.com/+RT RT (Russia Today) is a global news network broadcasting from Moscow and Washington studios. RT is the first news channel to break the 1 billion YouTube views benchmark.

More Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/BreakingNews Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Police beat protesters and journalists outside of the Ukrainian presidential administration building, where protesters try to break police lines. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Reuters tells the world's stories like no one else. As the largest international multimedia news provider, Reuters provides coverage around the globe and across topics including business, financial, national, and international news. For over 160 years, Reuters has maintained its reputation for speed, accuracy, and impact while providing exclusives, incisive commentary and forward-looking analysis. http://reuters.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Reuters https://plus.google.com/u/0/s/reuters https://twitter.com/Reuters

By 2014, in line with a pledge made by President Barack Obama, America aims to have withdrawn all its combat troops from Afghanistan. Indeed, quietly and unobtrusively, that process has already begun. As units come to the end of their tour of duty they are not being replaced, military hardware is being packed into containers and trucks ready for the long trip home and responsibility for the country's security is gradually being handed over to units of the Afghan Army and police. People & Power has been tracking the countdown to the withdrawal through an occasional series of films on the latter days of the Nato coalition's long ground war against the Taliban.

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Doctors report on Michael Schumacher health in hospital after operation

Doctors report on Michael Schumacher health in hospital after operation

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Michael Schumacher, the seven-time Formula 1 champion, is "fighting for his life" after a ski accident in the French Alps, his doctors say. The driver is in a medically-induced coma in hospital in Grenoble after suffering head injuries on Sunday morning at the resort of Meribel. He underwent surgery on arrival at the University Hospital in Grenoble. Mike Wooldridge reports.

CNN31 Dec 2013, December 31, 2013 -- Updated 1034 GMT (1834 HKT) (CNN) -- Former Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher, who suffered a serious head injury in a skiing accident, is showing a "slight improvement" in his condition, doctors said Tuesday. Doctors carried out a surgical intervention Monday night on Schumacher which allowed for some pressure to be removed...

Riek Machar Teny Thurgon is the full name of a man whose career has been characterized by raw ambition for power and a knack for armed rebellion. But is Riak Machar a victim or villain? NTV's Dennis Okari profiles a man whose action has suddenly brought back the old African story of armed rebellion and civil strife. For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ke Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvkenya Like our FaceBook page http://www.facebook.com/NtvKenya

Mynamar has been praised by the international community for releasing political prisoners. But just last month one of the countries leading human rights activists was sentenced to two years in jail for protesting against land grabbing. As Maung Too reports it's a stark reminder the newly granted freedoms can be snatched away at any time.

BBC News31 Dec 2013, Burma is set to free several political prisoners after the government announced a presidential pardon. It is not clear how many prisoners will be released, but activists say there are still around 40 political prisoners in...

Michael Schumacher, the seven-time Formula One champion, is in a coma and remains in a "critical" condition after striking his head in a ski accident in the French Alps on Sunday, the hospital treating him said.

Jubilation in Jerusalem and on the streets of Ramallah, as hundreds of relatives welcomed the return of the 26 Palestinian prisoners released from Israeli jails. This was the third group of prisoners to be released as part of the US-brokered peace efforts in the Middle East. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, seen here, welcomed the move, but said a peace deal cannot be reached until all prisoners are released. Israel has freed 26 Palestinian prisoners from its jails ahead of US Secretary of State John Kerry's arrival in the region. In all, Israel has freed 104 long-serving Palestinian prisoners. The latest group of prisoners were jailed before the 1993 Oslo accords and had been serving sentences ranging from 19 to 28 years for killing Israeli soldiers and civilians. Among the released, 18 were from the West Bank, five from East Jerusalem and three from Gaza. The US State Department praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the release. However, to ease domestic tensions, especially among the right-wing politicians, Netanyahu is set to unveil new settlement plans that include an additional 1,400 housing units in East Jerusalem and the West Bank. Written and presented by Alfred Joyner

DNA India31 Dec 2013, A BNSF train carrying crude oil in North Dakota collided with another train on Monday, setting off a series of explosions that left at least 10 cars ablaze, the latest in a string of incidents that have raised alarms over growing oil-by-rail traffic. Local residents heard five powerful explosions just a mile outside of the small town of Casselton...

Schools for Africa, a partnerhsip between UNICEF, the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the Hamburg Society, aims to benefit 8 million more children by creating conditions that will attract children to school, keep them there and provide them with a safe and protective environment where they can learn, play and become masters of their own lives. Working with governments, local authorities and communities in 11 of Africa's most needy countries, UNICEF is helping build basic new schools and repair existing ones. Children receive exercise books, pencils and other learning materials, and UNICEF is training thousands of additional teachers to provide children with quality education. Find out more: www.schoolsforafrica.com Find out more: www.schoolsforafrica.com

A terrorist attack in the Russian city of Volgograd has killed at least 10 passengers on a trolley bus. The explosion comes a day after a suicide bombing in the city which killed 17 people and injured scores of others. READ MORE http://on.rt.com/z22bcf LIVE UPDATES http://on.rt.com/87ixo9 RT LIVE http://rt.com/on-air Subscribe to RT! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=RussiaToday Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/RT_com Follow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/rt Follow us on Google+ http://plus.google.com/+RT RT (Russia Today) is a global news network broadcasting from Moscow and Washington studios. RT is the first news channel to break the 1 billion YouTube views benchmark.

Independent online (SA)30 Dec 2013, Russia- A bomb blast ripped a trolleybus apart in Volgograd on Monday, killing at least 10 people in the second deadly attack in the southern city in two days and raising fears of further violence as Russia prepares to host the Winter Olympics. The morning rush-hour bombing, which left mangled bodies in the street, underscored Russia's...

Michael Schumacher, the seven-time Formula One champion, is in a coma and remains in a "critical" condition after striking his head in a ski accident in the French Alps on Sunday, the hospital treating him said.

Dawn30 Dec 2013, FRANKFURT: Formula One legend Michael Schumacher is in a “critical condition” in a coma after striking his head in a ski accident in the French Alps on Sunday, the hospital treating him said. The 44-year-old German “was suffering a serious brain trauma with coma on his arrival, which required an immediate neurosurgical operation,” the hospital in...

More Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/BreakingNews Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Clashes erupt in the Bangladesh capital Dhaka between pro- and anti-government protesters ahead of elections. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Reuters tells the world's stories like no one else. As the largest international multimedia news provider, Reuters provides coverage around the globe and across topics including business, financial, national, and international news. For over 160 years, Reuters has maintained its reputation for speed, accuracy, and impact while providing exclusives, incisive commentary and forward-looking analysis. http://reuters.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Reuters https://plus.google.com/u/0/s/reuters https://twitter.com/Reuters

The New York Times29 Dec 2013, DHAKA, Bangladesh — A growing sense of crisis gripped Bangladesh on Sunday as the government closed most forms of transportation into the capital, arrested hundreds and barred the main opposition alliance from holding a protest rally. Connect With Us on Twitter Follow @nytimesworld for international breaking news and headlines. Twitter List:...

In Lebanon former finance minister, Mohamad Chatah, has been assassinated in a bomb blast in Beirut. At least five other people were killed in the attack in a downtown area of the capital. A car bomb targeted Shattah's convoy in the Solidaire neighbourhood. Al Jazeera's Rula Amin reports from downtown Beirut.

The Guardian29 Dec 2013, Wave of attacks have fuelled fears that Syria's neighbour could be slipping back towards full-blown sectarian conflict The scene of a deadly car bombing in Beirut. Photograph: Nabil Mounzer/EPALebanon said on Sunday night that it had received its biggest ever infusion of military aid, as Saudi Arabia offered to contribute $3bn to bolster the...

A terrorist attack in the Russian city of Volgograd has killed at least 10 passengers on a trolley bus. The explosion comes a day after a suicide bombing in the city which killed 17 people and injured scores of others. READ MORE http://on.rt.com/z22bcf LIVE UPDATES http://on.rt.com/87ixo9 RT LIVE http://rt.com/on-air Subscribe to RT! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=RussiaToday Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/RT_com Follow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/rt Follow us on Google+ http://plus.google.com/+RT RT (Russia Today) is a global news network broadcasting from Moscow and Washington studios. RT is the first news channel to break the 1 billion YouTube views benchmark.

The Guardian29 Dec 2013, VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV Associated Press= MOSCOW (AP) â A suicide bomber struck a busy railway station in southern Russia on Sunday, killing herself and at least 15 others and wounding scores more, officials said, in a stark reminder of the threat Russia is facing as it prepares to host February's Olympics in Sochi. No one immediately claimed...

More Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/BreakingNews Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Police beat protesters and journalists outside of the Ukrainian presidential administration building, where protesters try to break police lines. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Reuters tells the world's stories like no one else. As the largest international multimedia news provider, Reuters provides coverage around the globe and across topics including business, financial, national, and international news. For over 160 years, Reuters has maintained its reputation for speed, accuracy, and impact while providing exclusives, incisive commentary and forward-looking analysis. http://reuters.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Reuters https://plus.google.com/u/0/s/reuters https://twitter.com/Reuters

BBC News29 Dec 2013, Tens of thousands of Ukrainians have gathered again in Kiev in a fresh show of force by the month-old anti-government protest movement. Many demonstrators also marched on PresidentViktor Yanukovych's official residence outside the capital. They have been re-energised by a brutal attack on a prominent journalist, Tetyana Chornovol, on...

By 2014, in line with a pledge made by President Barack Obama, America aims to have withdrawn all its combat troops from Afghanistan. Indeed, quietly and unobtrusively, that process has already begun. As units come to the end of their tour of duty they are not being replaced, military hardware is being packed into containers and trucks ready for the long trip home and responsibility for the country's security is gradually being handed over to units of the Afghan Army and police. People & Power has been tracking the countdown to the withdrawal through an occasional series of films on the latter days of the Nato coalition's long ground war against the Taliban.

Denver Post29 Dec 2013, WASHINGTON — A new American intelligence assessment on the Afghan war predicts that the gains the United States and its allies have made during the past three years are likely to have been significantly eroded by 2017, even if Washington leaves behind a few thousand troops and continues bankrolling the impoverished nation, according to...

December 31, 2013 -- Updated 1034 GMT (1834 HKT) (CNN) -- Former Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher, who suffered a serious head injury in a skiing accident, is showing a "slight improvement" in his condition, doctors said Tuesday. Doctors carried out a surgical intervention Monday night on Schumacher which allowed for some pressure to be removed...

Burma is set to free several political prisoners after the government announced a presidential pardon. It is not clear how many prisoners will be released, but activists say there are still around 40 political prisoners in...

A BNSF train carrying crude oil in North Dakota collided with another train on Monday, setting off a series of explosions that left at least 10 cars ablaze, the latest in a string of incidents that have raised alarms over growing oil-by-rail traffic. Local residents heard five powerful explosions just a mile outside of the small town of Casselton...

Russia- A bomb blast ripped a trolleybus apart in Volgograd on Monday, killing at least 10 people in the second deadly attack in the southern city in two days and raising fears of further violence as Russia prepares to host the Winter Olympics. The morning rush-hour bombing, which left mangled bodies in the street, underscored Russia's...

FRANKFURT: Formula One legend Michael Schumacher is in a “critical condition” in a coma after striking his head in a ski accident in the French Alps on Sunday, the hospital treating him said. The 44-year-old German “was suffering a serious brain trauma with coma on his arrival, which required an immediate neurosurgical operation,” the hospital in...

DHAKA, Bangladesh — A growing sense of crisis gripped Bangladesh on Sunday as the government closed most forms of transportation into the capital, arrested hundreds and barred the main opposition alliance from holding a protest rally. Connect With Us on Twitter Follow @nytimesworld for international breaking news and headlines. Twitter List:...

Wave of attacks have fuelled fears that Syria's neighbour could be slipping back towards full-blown sectarian conflict The scene of a deadly car bombing in Beirut. Photograph: Nabil Mounzer/EPALebanon said on Sunday night that it had received its biggest ever infusion of military aid, as Saudi Arabia offered to contribute $3bn to bolster the...

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Tens of thousands of Ukrainians have gathered again in Kiev in a fresh show of force by the month-old anti-government protest movement. Many demonstrators also marched on PresidentViktor Yanukovych's official residence outside the capital. They have been re-energised by a brutal attack on a prominent journalist, Tetyana Chornovol, on...

WASHINGTON — A new American intelligence assessment on the Afghan war predicts that the gains the United States and its allies have made during the past three years are likely to have been significantly eroded by 2017, even if Washington leaves behind a few thousand troops and continues bankrolling the impoverished nation, according to...

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Michael Schumacher, the seven-time Formula 1 champion, is "fighting for his life" after a ski accident in the French Alps, his doctors say. The driver is in a medically-induced coma in hospital in Grenoble after suffering head injuries on Sunday morning at the resort of Meribel. He underwent surgery on arrival at the University Hospital in Grenoble. Mike Wooldridge reports.

Michael Schumacher, the seven-time Formula 1 champion, is "fighting for his life" after a ski accident in the French Alps, his doctors say. The driver is in a medically-induced coma in hospital in Grenoble after suffering head injuries on Sunday morning at the resort of Meribel. He underwent surgery on arrival at the University Hospital in Grenoble. Mike Wooldridge reports.

Riek Machar Teny Thurgon is the full name of a man whose career has been characterized by raw ambition for power and a knack for armed rebellion. But is Riak Machar a victim or villain? NTV's Dennis Okari profiles a man whose action has suddenly brought back the old African story of armed rebellion and civil strife. For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ke Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvkenya Like our FaceBook page http://www.facebook.com/NtvKenya

Riek Machar Teny Thurgon is the full name of a man whose career has been characterized by raw ambition for power and a knack for armed rebellion. But is Riak Machar a victim or villain? NTV's Dennis Okari profiles a man whose action has suddenly brought back the old African story of armed rebellion and civil strife. For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ke Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvkenya Like our FaceBook page http://www.facebook.com/NtvKenya

Mynamar has been praised by the international community for releasing political prisoners. But just last month one of the countries leading human rights activists was sentenced to two years in jail for protesting against land grabbing. As Maung Too reports it's a stark reminder the newly granted freedoms can be snatched away at any time.

Mynamar has been praised by the international community for releasing political prisoners. But just last month one of the countries leading human rights activists was sentenced to two years in jail for protesting against land grabbing. As Maung Too reports it's a stark reminder the newly granted freedoms can be snatched away at any time.

Michael Schumacher, the seven-time Formula One champion, is in a coma and remains in a "critical" condition after striking his head in a ski accident in the French Alps on Sunday, the hospital treating him said.

Michael Schumacher, the seven-time Formula One champion, is in a coma and remains in a "critical" condition after striking his head in a ski accident in the French Alps on Sunday, the hospital treating him said.

Jubilation in Jerusalem and on the streets of Ramallah, as hundreds of relatives welcomed the return of the 26 Palestinian prisoners released from Israeli jails. This was the third group of prisoners to be released as part of the US-brokered peace efforts in the Middle East. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, seen here, welcomed the move, but said a peace deal cannot be reached until all prisoners are released. Israel has freed 26 Palestinian prisoners from its jails ahead of US Secretary of State John Kerry's arrival in the region. In all, Israel has freed 104 long-serving Palestinian prisoners. The latest group of prisoners were jailed before the 1993 Oslo accords and had been serving sentences ranging from 19 to 28 years for killing Israeli soldiers and civilians. Among the released, 18 were from the West Bank, five from East Jerusalem and three from Gaza. The US State Department praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the release. However, to ease domestic tensions, especially among the right-wing politicians, Netanyahu is set to unveil new settlement plans that include an additional 1,400 housing units in East Jerusalem and the West Bank. Written and presented by Alfred Joyner

Jubilation in Jerusalem and on the streets of Ramallah, as hundreds of relatives welcomed the return of the 26 Palestinian prisoners released from Israeli jails. This was the third group of prisoners to be released as part of the US-brokered peace efforts in the Middle East. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, seen here, welcomed the move, but said a peace deal cannot be reached until all prisoners are released. Israel has freed 26 Palestinian prisoners from its jails ahead of US Secretary of State John Kerry's arrival in the region. In all, Israel has freed 104 long-serving Palestinian prisoners. The latest group of prisoners were jailed before the 1993 Oslo accords and had been serving sentences ranging from 19 to 28 years for killing Israeli soldiers and civilians. Among the released, 18 were from the West Bank, five from East Jerusalem and three from Gaza. The US State Department praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the release. However, to ease domestic tensions, especially among the right-wing politicians, Netanyahu is set to unveil new settlement plans that include an additional 1,400 housing units in East Jerusalem and the West Bank. Written and presented by Alfred Joyner

Schools for Africa, a partnerhsip between UNICEF, the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the Hamburg Society, aims to benefit 8 million more children by creating conditions that will attract children to school, keep them there and provide them with a safe and protective environment where they can learn, play and become masters of their own lives. Working with governments, local authorities and communities in 11 of Africa's most needy countries, UNICEF is helping build basic new schools and repair existing ones. Children receive exercise books, pencils and other learning materials, and UNICEF is training thousands of additional teachers to provide children with quality education. Find out more: www.schoolsforafrica.com Find out more: www.schoolsforafrica.com

Schools for Africa, a partnerhsip between UNICEF, the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the Hamburg Society, aims to benefit 8 million more children by creating conditions that will attract children to school, keep them there and provide them with a safe and protective environment where they can learn, play and become masters of their own lives. Working with governments, local authorities and communities in 11 of Africa's most needy countries, UNICEF is helping build basic new schools and repair existing ones. Children receive exercise books, pencils and other learning materials, and UNICEF is training thousands of additional teachers to provide children with quality education. Find out more: www.schoolsforafrica.com Find out more: www.schoolsforafrica.com

A terrorist attack in the Russian city of Volgograd has killed at least 10 passengers on a trolley bus. The explosion comes a day after a suicide bombing in the city which killed 17 people and injured scores of others. READ MORE http://on.rt.com/z22bcf LIVE UPDATES http://on.rt.com/87ixo9 RT LIVE http://rt.com/on-air Subscribe to RT! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=RussiaToday Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/RT_com Follow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/rt Follow us on Google+ http://plus.google.com/+RT RT (Russia Today) is a global news network broadcasting from Moscow and Washington studios. RT is the first news channel to break the 1 billion YouTube views benchmark.

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Michael Schumacher, the seven-time Formula One champion, is in a coma and remains in a "critical" condition after striking his head in a ski accident in the French Alps on Sunday, the hospital treating him said.

Michael Schumacher, the seven-time Formula One champion, is in a coma and remains in a "critical" condition after striking his head in a ski accident in the French Alps on Sunday, the hospital treating him said.

More Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/BreakingNews Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Clashes erupt in the Bangladesh capital Dhaka between pro- and anti-government protesters ahead of elections. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Reuters tells the world's stories like no one else. As the largest international multimedia news provider, Reuters provides coverage around the globe and across topics including business, financial, national, and international news. For over 160 years, Reuters has maintained its reputation for speed, accuracy, and impact while providing exclusives, incisive commentary and forward-looking analysis. http://reuters.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Reuters https://plus.google.com/u/0/s/reuters https://twitter.com/Reuters

More Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/BreakingNews Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Clashes erupt in the Bangladesh capital Dhaka between pro- and anti-government protesters ahead of elections. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Reuters tells the world's stories like no one else. As the largest international multimedia news provider, Reuters provides coverage around the globe and across topics including business, financial, national, and international news. For over 160 years, Reuters has maintained its reputation for speed, accuracy, and impact while providing exclusives, incisive commentary and forward-looking analysis. http://reuters.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Reuters https://plus.google.com/u/0/s/reuters https://twitter.com/Reuters

In Lebanon former finance minister, Mohamad Chatah, has been assassinated in a bomb blast in Beirut. At least five other people were killed in the attack in a downtown area of the capital. A car bomb targeted Shattah's convoy in the Solidaire neighbourhood. Al Jazeera's Rula Amin reports from downtown Beirut.

In Lebanon former finance minister, Mohamad Chatah, has been assassinated in a bomb blast in Beirut. At least five other people were killed in the attack in a downtown area of the capital. A car bomb targeted Shattah's convoy in the Solidaire neighbourhood. Al Jazeera's Rula Amin reports from downtown Beirut.

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More Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/BreakingNews Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Police beat protesters and journalists outside of the Ukrainian presidential administration building, where protesters try to break police lines. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Reuters tells the world's stories like no one else. As the largest international multimedia news provider, Reuters provides coverage around the globe and across topics including business, financial, national, and international news. For over 160 years, Reuters has maintained its reputation for speed, accuracy, and impact while providing exclusives, incisive commentary and forward-looking analysis. http://reuters.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Reuters https://plus.google.com/u/0/s/reuters https://twitter.com/Reuters

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By 2014, in line with a pledge made by President Barack Obama, America aims to have withdrawn all its combat troops from Afghanistan. Indeed, quietly and unobtrusively, that process has already begun. As units come to the end of their tour of duty they are not being replaced, military hardware is being packed into containers and trucks ready for the long trip home and responsibility for the country's security is gradually being handed over to units of the Afghan Army and police. People & Power has been tracking the countdown to the withdrawal through an occasional series of films on the latter days of the Nato coalition's long ground war against the Taliban.

By 2014, in line with a pledge made by President Barack Obama, America aims to have withdrawn all its combat troops from Afghanistan. Indeed, quietly and unobtrusively, that process has already begun. As units come to the end of their tour of duty they are not being replaced, military hardware is being packed into containers and trucks ready for the long trip home and responsibility for the country's security is gradually being handed over to units of the Afghan Army and police. People & Power has been tracking the countdown to the withdrawal through an occasional series of films on the latter days of the Nato coalition's long ground war against the Taliban.

December 31, 2013 -- Updated 1034 GMT (1834 HKT) (CNN) -- Former Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher, who suffered a serious head injury in a skiing accident, is showing a "slight improvement" in his condition, doctors said Tuesday. Doctors carried out a surgical intervention Monday night on Schumacher which allowed for some pressure to be removed...

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'I disliked media attention', says retiring Kallis [AMBIENT]

'I disliked media attention', says retiring Kallis [AMBIENT]

published: 30 Dec 2013

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Jacques Kallis finished his Test career with South Africa by scoring a century in their 10 wicket win over India in Durban on Monday. South Africa won the series 1-0. Kallis notched up five centuries in consecutive Tests

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir says an attempted coup by soldiers loyal to his sacked former deputy Riek Machar has been put down. It comes after heavy gunfire overnight in the capital, Juba. At a news conference, Mr Kiir said the government was in full control of the capital, and announced a night-time curfew for civilians. Several people are reported wounded and hundreds of people have sought refuge at the UN mission in Juba. The UN has expressed concern and appealed for calm. It said it was in touch with the government. Hilde Johnson, the special representative in the country, said she was "deeply concerned" and urged "all parties in the fighting to cease hostilities immediately and exercise restraint". "I have been in touch regularly with the key leaders, including at the highest levels to call for calm," she said. Airport closed Tensions have been high in South Sudan - the world's youngest country - since President Kiir dismissed his entire cabinet, including his deputy Riek Machar, in July in an apparent power struggle. Mr Machar, who had indicated he planned to contest the presidential elections in 2015, now leads a dissident faction within Mr Kiir's ruling party, the former rebel Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM). The two men are from rival ethnic groups that have clashed in the past. Mr Kiir is from the Dinka community, the largest in South Sudan, while Mr Machar is from the Nuer, the second-largest. Some Nuer have complained about Dinka political domination. The fighting in Juba broke out overnight, and intensified in the early morning, with reports of continuous gunfire and several explosions. The city's airport has been closed and the state TV channel SSTV went off air for several hours. Shortly after it came back on air, SSTV broadcast an address from Mr Kiir, wearing military uniform rather than his usual civilian clothing and flanked by government officials. He said the violence "was an attempted coup", but that the government was "in full control of the security situation in Juba" and the attackers being chased down. The fighting began when unidentified uniformed personnel opened fire at a meeting of SPLM, he said, and was followed by an attack on army headquarters near the university. They were carried out "by a group of soldiers allied to the former vice-president Dr Riek Machar and his group", he said "The security organs will also undertake full investigations into these incidences, and the government will ensure that the culprits answer for their crimes before the appropriate law institution. "Rest assured that the government is doing all it can to make sure that citizens are secured and safe." The SPLM would never allow power to be transferred by force in South Sudan, he said. Foreign Minister Barnaba Marial Benjamin told the Associated Press that some soldiers had tried to raid the weapons store at the main military based in the capital, but were repulsed. A curfew will be in place from Monday night between 18:00 and 06:00. Civilians flee Juba was reportedly calm by mid-morning, but heavily armed troops were seen on the streets. The UN-backed Radio Miraya said four children had been wounded, two critically. Hundreds of people, mainly women and children, have taken shelter at the UN compound near the airport and at a UN house in the city. "We hope the security situation in Juba will quickly normalise to enable the civilians to return very soon to their residential areas. To that end, UNMISS (the UN mission in South Sudan) calls on all parties to show continued calm and restraint," the UN said in a statement. One resident who lives near the presidential guard barracks told the BBC that many people had sought refuge at a Catholic church. The UN and the US embassy both denied rumours they were harbouring any political or military figures. In a statement, the US said embassy staff had spoken to a range of officials and concerned parties "in order to urge calm, restraint, and a settling of differences through a peaceful political means rather than through violence". South Sudan split from Sudan in 2011, after a referendum intended to end decades of conflict. But the oil-rich country is ethnically and politically divided, with many armed groups active.

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South Sudan army says strikes on rebels imminent

South Sudan army says strikes on rebels imminent

published: 23 Dec 2013

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Army strike expected in Bor and Bentiu to take back rebel territory as death toll reaches 1,000, with 100,000 displaced. South Sudan's army will step up the fight against rebels with imminent strikes in Bor and Bentiu, the army spokesman told Al Jazeera. The United States military says it is repositioning forces in Africa in preparation for possible further evacuations as the United Nations warned that the planned strikes on Monday could stall peace efforts and further escalate violence that has brought the country to the verge of civil war Spokesman Philip Aguer said on Monday, "the army is on its way to Jonglei and Unity states to retake territory and will attack within a few hours." Aguer denied that the conflict is stoked by ethnic tensions insisting the situation is political. He said about 2,000 soldiers have defected from government forces. Pentagon spokesman Colonel Steve Warren told Reuters, "The combatant commander is repositioning his forces in the region to ensure that we've got capabilities necessary to respond to any request from the State Department." Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he will recommend to the Security Council on Monday an increase in peacekeepers of 5,000, to about 11,800 from 6,800, to better protect civilians, Reuters reported. The UN estimates that at least 1,000 people have been killed and more than 100,000 are internally displaced, since fighting broke out over a week ago after President Salva Kiir accused his former deputy, Riek Machar, of attempting a coup. Machar denied this allegation but told Al Jazeera on Sunday that he wanted to be the next leader of the country and run for president at the next election in 2015. He called on Kiir to step down. Machar told Reuters on Monday that forces loyal to him now control oil fields in Unity and Upper Nile states, but he wants production to continue, saying funds from oil should be deposited in an escrow account so the country did not lose revenues due to the fighting. He also said he is ready for dialogue to end the conflict once his detained allies are freed. South Sudan's information minister Michael Makuei Lueth denied Machar's claims that he now controls the main oil fields. He also said the government will not accept a rebel demand for politicians detained by the authorities over a "foiled coup" to be freed for peace talks to start. Fighting continues to spread Speaking from Juba Al Jazeera's Haru Mutasa said on Monday there is new fighting in Upper Nile state, another oil rich area, with sustained fighting continuing in Jonglei and Unity states. The three states contain the country's oil fields, and two are along the northern border which could prompt the conflict to spill over into its neighbour, Sudan. The fighting has forced locals and foreigners alike to take cover at UN bases which are struggling to cope with the large influx. The situation in the UN camps is getting volatile, and what started as a power struggle is now taking its toll on civilians, added Al Jazeera's correspondent. "We had people with us that were South Sudanese but from a different tribe from the majority in the UN camp in Juba. People got angry that this particular tribe were with us, they said get them out or we will kill them, we had to leave," she added.

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South Sudan Crisis: President Kiir Urges End to Violence

South Sudan Crisis: President Kiir Urges End to Violence

published: 26 Dec 2013

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South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has renewed his offer of talks to end the fighting which has left tens of thousands of people dead. His former Vice-President Riek Machar has previously said he is also willing to negotiate but only if his political allies are freed. =============== UN in new South Sudan peace plea as reinforcements loom. The UN has renewed its call for rival forces in South Sudan to lay down their arms and says it expects the first UN reinforcements to arrive in 48 hours. The plea came as South Sudan's President Salva Kiir met the leaders of neighbouring Kenya and Ethiopia in an effort to defuse the conflict. Government officials say a number of oil wells are now in rebel hands. Violence erupted 11 days ago between forces loyal to the president and those backing his ex-deputy Riek Machar. UN special representative Hilde Johnson urgently called on the country's political leaders "to give peace a chance". "The nation that [was] painstakingly built over decades of conflict and strife is at stake," she said, speaking via a video link from South Sudan's capital, Juba. Ms Johnson said "well over 1,000" people had been killed since the start of the violence on 15 December and the casualty figures were likely to rise. She said she expected some UN military reinforcements and critically needed equipment within 48 hours. 'Lawless' Ms Johnson said there had been heavy fighting in Malakal and Bor, while the town of Bentiu had become calmer. The Bishop of Malakal, Hilary Garang, said the situation in the main town in Upper Nile state was one of lawlessness. "There is no government functioning, there is no light, there is no water and people are fleeing, are going away. The town is divided in two," he told the BBC's Newshour programme. "The two sides are taking positions and fighting can erupt any time they choose. "Today there is heavy shelling. About five shells fell in the middle of the town in part of the market and also on some houses and even close to my residence where I am, near the church," Bishop Garang said. The fighting is also affecting oil production, which accounts for 98% of government revenue. "Some oil wells are in the hands of rebel soldiers loyal to... Machar and we fear they may cause damage to the facilities and the environment," Petroleum Minister Stephen Dhieu Dau told Reuters news agency. He said the Thar Jath oil field in Unity state had been captured by the rebels. 'Political conflict' Ms Johnson said there had been internal tension within the governing Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) before the outbreak of violence. But, she said, no-one had expected "the unravelling of [South Sudan's] stability so quickly". Ms Johnson said the speed, gravity and scale of the violence had caught everyone by surprise. She insisted that while the rival leaders came from different ethnic groups - Mr Kiir is a Dinka and Mr Machar is from the Nuer tribe - the conflict was political. She said the United Nations was working around the clock to get reinforcements into the country. On Tuesday, the UN Security Council decided to boost the existing UN force (Unmiss) of around 7,000 peacekeepers and police to about 14,000. Coup allegations The violence first erupted after a meeting of the SPLM's high council on 15 December. President Kiir accused the former vice-president, who had been sacked in July, of plotting a coup. Mr Machar denied any involvement and said the accusations were an attempt by Mr Kiir to get rid of his political rivals. The fighting quickly spread to half of Sudan's 10 states. On Thursday, President Kiir held talks with Ethiopian PM Hailemariam Desalegn and Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, currently head of the East African Community, in an effort to find a negotiated solution to the conflict. However, South Sudan Information Minister Makuei Lueth told Associated Press no contact with Mr Machar had yet been established. South Sudan has struggled to achieve a stable government since becoming independent from Sudan in 2011. Source: http://goo.gl/ZS3hZN

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South Sudanese Army Prepares On Attacking Rebels

South Sudanese Army Prepares On Attacking Rebels

published: 23 Dec 2013

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South Sudan's army will step up the fight against rebels with imminent strikes in Bor and Bentiu, the army spokesman told Al Jazeera. The United States military says it is repositioning forces in Africa in preparation for possible further evacuations as the United Nations warned that the planned strikes on Monday could stall peace efforts and further escalate violence that has brought the country to the verge of civil war. US envoy to South Sudan Donald Booth also said to Reuters, he had spoken to President Salva Kiir who said he is committed to talks with rebel leader Riek Machar to end the crisis without preconditions, as soon as his counterpart is willing. However South Sudan spokesman Philip Aguer said on Monday, "the army is on its way to Jonglei and Unity states to retake territory and will attack within a few hours." Never has there been a greater time of need in South Sudan. Toby Lanzer, UN humanitarian coordinator Aguer denied that the conflict is stoked by ethnic tensions insisting the situation is political. He said about 2,000 soldiers have defected from government forces. Pentagon spokesman Colonel Steve Warren told Reuters, "The combatant commander is repositioning his forces in the region to ensure that we've got capabilities necessary to respond to any request from the State Department." Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he will recommend to the Security Council on Monday an increase in peacekeepers of 5,000, to about 11,800 from 6,800, to better protect civilians, Reuters reported. The UN estimates that at least 1,000 people have been killed and more than 100,000 are internally displaced, since fighting broke out over a week ago after President Kiir accused his former deputy, Machar, of attempting a coup. Machar denied this allegation but told Al Jazeera on Sunday that he wanted to be the next leader of the country and run for president at the next election in 2015. He called on Kiir to step down. Machar told Reuters on Monday that forces loyal to him now control oil fields in Unity and Upper Nile states, but he wants production to continue, saying funds from oil should be deposited in an escrow account so the country did not lose revenues due to the fighting. He also said he is ready for dialogue to end the conflict once his detained allies are freed. South Sudan's information minister Michael Makuei Lueth denied Machar's claims that he now controls the main oil fields. He also said the government will not accept a rebel demand for politicians detained by the authorities over a "foiled coup" to be freed for peace talks to start. Fighting continues to spread Speaking from Juba Al Jazeera's Haru Mutasa said on Monday there is new fighting in Upper Nile state, another oil rich area, with sustained fighting continuing in Jonglei and Unity states. The three states contain the country's oil fields, and two are along the northern border which could prompt the conflict to spill over into its neighbour, Sudan. The fighting has forced locals and foreigners alike to take cover at UN bases which are struggling to cope with the large influx. The situation in the UN camps is getting volatile, and what started as a power struggle is now taking its toll on civilians, added Al Jazeera's correspondent. "We had people with us that were South Sudanese but from a different tribe from the majority in the UN camp in Juba. People got angry that this particular tribe were with us, they said get them out or we will kill them, we had to leave," she added. Stalled peace efforts Toby Lanzer, the UN's humanitarian coordinator told Al Jazeera on Monday he expects hundreds of thousands of people are affected by the fighting, adding that no community in the country has been spared. He said that it is now not only political parties involved, with armed youth increasingly taking matters into their own hands, particularly in different parts of Jonglei state. "Everything must be done at the political level, the continued violence threatens peace efforts. "There are about 50,000 people in UN bases, but there are also people hiding in churches, cathedrals, in between villages - wherever they feel safe," he added. He urged financial assistance from the international community saying they couldn't afford any delay from donors. "Never has there been a greater time of need in South Sudan," he added.

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South Sudan 'coup leader' calls for removal of president

South Sudan 'coup leader' calls for removal of president

published: 20 Dec 2013

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South Sudan's former Vice President Riek Machar, accused of staging last week's attempted coup to overthrow President Salva Kiir, on Thursday told FRANCE 24's sister station RFI that he has called on the army to remove the country's leader. "He has to leave because he cannot unite the people, and he kills them like flies," Machar said in the interview. "So I have appealed to the SPLM (Sudan People's Liberation Movement) and the SPLA (Sudan People's Liberation Army) to remove Salva Kiir from the leadership of the country." The two politicians have locked horns since July, when then-vice president Machar was fired along with a string of other cabinet members. Machar responded by criticizing the leader's track record and declaring his intention to run for president in the 2015 election. The latest alleged coup attempt marks a significant development in a dramatic life shaped by the conflict and bloodshed that has haunted this troubled part of Africa. On Sunday, fighting suddenly erupted in the capital of Juba between troops loyal to the two men, ending with Machar fleeing the scene with his fighters. Since then, several clashes have rocked the world's youngest nation and have prompted many civilians to seek shelter, especially around the central city of Bor, which has been overrun by troops loyal to Machar. While Kiir yesterday stated he is ready to negotiate with his now arch-enemy, Machar told RFI that he is only prepared to discuss one thing: Kiir's departure. In the interview, Machar said he wants to avoid a civil war, favouring a peaceful solution to the conflict, but expressed a desire for a "palace revolution" in which the SPLM (Sudan People's Liberation Movement) would force out the sitting head of state. This scenario remains highly hypothetical, with Kiir appearing to have the bulk of support on the ground—but Machar is far from isolated. Politically, Machar is backed by a faction of the army and has also joined forces with former warlord Peter Gadet, whose fighters recently forced Kiir's soldiers out of Bor. So far, the unrest appears to have spread to five of the country's 10 states. What looks to be a decisive factor in the conflict, however, is the attitude of Dinka military members, certain of whom no longer support Kiir. But the influence of the Kenyan, Ethiopian and Ugandan diplomats, who are set to arrive in Juba to attempt mediation between the two men, should not be underestimated. What is clear, however, is that Machar is not ready to give in. Unless Kiir leaves the presidency, Machar could repeat the experience of 1991, when he staged a failed coup against the founder of SPLM, John Garang, and some of his commanders, including Kiir. The factional fighting between South Sudanese fighters reached a bloody peak in the mid-1990s, crushing hopes of a unified struggle against President Omar Bashir's government in Khartoum. Those hopes were dashed in 1997, when Machar signed the Khartoum Peace Agreement, making him an assistant to Bashir in a stunning reversal of loyalties. (FRANCE 24 with RFI)

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Crisis in South Sudan

Crisis in South Sudan

published: 24 Dec 2013

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The latest batch of Kenyans evacuated from South Sudan arrived in the Country Sunday evening. About 102 Kenyans were evacuated from Juba in two military airc. United Nations compounds in South Sudan are in danger of being attacked amid escalating ethnic strife in the country. A number of civilians remain unaccounte. December 24 -- United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon has warned warring factions in South Sudan that reports of crimes against humanity will be investigated. Sacked South Sudan Vice President Riek Machar has reportedly urged soldiers to topple the government of Salva Kiir as the crisis in the country deepened furt. The United Nations and the US are mobilizing troops to protect civilians in South Sudan. CNN's Frederik Pleitgen reports. Uganda has deployed troops to South Sudan to help secure the troubled-state as the ethnic conflict continued to spiral out of control. The United States has . This event has been organized in order to discuss a new book authored by H.E. Dr. Lual A. Deng, Oil Minister for the Republic of Sudan where he discusses how. South Sudan is on the verge of civil war. Hundreds have died in clashes between rival groups. Our International Editor Lindsey Hilsum gives her expert analys. For more news visit Follow us on Twitter Like our FaceBook page Africa's youngest state South Sudan has foiled a coup, while the Central African Republic faces humanitarian crisis. South Sudan's President Salva Kirr says . As the humanitarian and military crisis worsens in South Sudan, the United Nations said Tuesday that its staffers in the world's newest country have discover. The African Union has expressed its readiness to intervene in finding a soution for the crisis if asked by the government of South Sudan. AU has also condemn. The South Sudanese government is trying to hold off a rebellion by forces loyal to the former vice president. Fighting has escalated in the last week, and st. South Sudan's President Salva Kiir, on Tuesday, fired the entire cabinet including his deputy Riek Machar. The president of the world's newest nation, gave n. South Sudan rebel leader Riek Machar claims his troops have captured the key oil-producing state of Unity. The former vice president also stated that the forces under his command fighting. The Uganda Peoples Defence Force clarion call to rescue Ugandans in Juba brings hope to families of those whose loved ones were trapped in the crossfire. Ove. South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has sacked his entire cabinet, in an apparent power struggle with other senior leaders. Salva Kiir issued a decree dismiss. The United Nations (UN) has condemned a deadly attack in South Sudan that killed two of its. euronews, the most watched news channel in Europe Subscribe fo. The conflict in Darfur forced about 2.5 million people, approximately one-third of the entire regional population, to abandon their homes and settle in large. The UN Security Council has strongly condemned attacks on its base in South Sudan that killed two Indian Peace keepers and 11 civilians. The council is also . Subscribe to News Fever for your daily Hot Online News ! Subscribe to Online World News Planet for your daily Online News ! Subscribe to NEWS, your source for daily news on Youtube. Stay informed, subscribe now! The crisis in South Sudan continued to deepen amid reports that the Ugandan government had deployed troops to the capital Juba to help boster security in the. South Sudan's military says its no longer in control of the restive Bor town in Jonglei State after fighting spread across the country. The whereabouts of Dr.

Burma is set to free several political prisoners after the government announced a presidential pardon. It is not clear how many prisoners will be released, but activists say there are still around 40 political prisoners in...

Voters in Myanmar headed to the polls Sunday in a historic election, the first time credible alternatives to the ruling party have appeared on the country's ballot. Aung San Suu Kyi, the Nobel Peace Prize winner who symbolizes the fight for democracy in the Asian nation, is one of the candidates competing for 45 parliamentary vacancies created by the promotion of lawmakers to the Cabinet and other posts last year. Released in 2010 by Myanmar's military rulers after years under house arrest, Suu Kyi has been traveling up and down the country, rallying support for her once-banned National League for Democracy party. Polls opened 6 a.m. Sunday (7:30 p.m. ET Saturday), and were set to close eight hours later. Voters will weigh in during a time of enormous change in Myanmar, also known as Burma, which has been secluded and ruled by a military junta for decades. In the past 12 months, the country has pardoned hundreds of political prisoners, secured a ceasefire with Karen rebels and has agreed to negotiate with other ethnic rebel groups. Freer press rules have encouraged the proliferation of journals and magazines. Myanmar's efforts to thaw its frosty relations with the rest of the world have been warmly welcomed and rewarded. In recent months, a steady procession of foreign ministers has visited the country and, in February, the EU lifted a travel ban on Myanmar officials. There have been hints too that the a free and fair vote on Sunday will lead to the relatively swift unraveling of sanctions that have long choked the country's economy. Unlike the 2010 general election, international observers have been invited to monitor the vote. The United States, the European Union and members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are sending monitors, as are Japan, Canada and Australia. Analysts say the election will be the first real test of the government's commitment to removing the fear and paranoia of citizens silenced by nearly five decades of military rule. After attracting international condemnation for manipulating the voting process two years ago, Myanmar's leaders know that a fair election will be proof to the world that it can conduct a legitimate vote. Thousands of Burmese living in exile around the world are watching the election for a clear sign that it is safe to return home. The vote will not tip the balance in Myanmar's legislature, which has 664 members according to ElectionGuide.org. And analysts say that the sheer number and spread of polling booths across the country will make it impossible for international monitors to ensure an honest count. Suu Kyi said she believes voting irregularities, illegal activities and intimidation have been encouraged by official entities. But she doesn't "regret having taken part" in the election campaign because it has raised political awareness among Myanmar's population. Suu Kyi is expected to win her seat in Kawhmu, south of Yangon. The daughter of Gen. Aung San, a hero of Burmese independence, the 66-year-old Suu Kyi herself became an inspiration with her long struggle for democracy in the country. As a member of parliament, Suu Kyi would also be expected to be free to travel outside Myanmar -- and more importantly to return -- something that wasn't possible during her long years of repression and confinement. She told hundreds of journalists gathered outside her residence Friday that she didn't plan on becoming a minister in the military-backed civilian government, if a position was offered to her. Under Myanmar's constitution, lawmakers can't hold ministerial office. Asked where she would place Myanmar's democracy on a scale of one to 10, Suu Kyi said, "We're trying to get to one".

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U.S. Senator Asks for Suu Kyi's Release

U.S. Senator Asks for Suu Kyi's Release

published: 17 Aug 2009

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U.S. Senator Jim Webb has asked Burma's military junta to release opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi from house arrest. Senator Jim Webb wrapped up a three day trip in Burma. It was the first trip by a U.S. senator to the military-ruled nation in more than a decade. While there he met with the head of the country's military junta, as well as democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi. He also secured the released of American citizen John Yettaw, who swam to Suu Kyi's compound, violating the terms of her house arrest. That move led to another 18-month sentence for the democracy activist. At a press conference in Bangkok, Thailand, Senator Webb says he's hopeful that Suu Kyi will be released and participate in the country's elections next year. He has also encouraged Burma's military junta to listen to the international community more. [Jim Webb, U.S. Senator]: "I try to give them a perspective of how the outside world views a lot of these issues which I don't think they are exposed to enough." He says the United States stands ready to help Burma if it truly wants to move forward with free and fair elections. [Jim Webb, U.S. Senator]: "I am not trying to defend Myanmar, the Myanmar government, as to the perfection of their constitution. But, let's take opportunities when they arise and see what we can make out of them in order to assist the Burmese people. The United States has for years backed sanctions to persuade the generals to release political prisoners, but it's had little effect.

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Afghan women weave their way out of poverty

Afghan women weave their way out of poverty

published: 22 Dec 2013

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Afghanistan has historically been renowned around the world for its carpets. For many women in isolated villages, weaving could be a way to make a living -- if they had the means to export. Afghanistan has historically been renowned around the world for its carpets. For many women in isolated villages, weaving could be a way to make a living -- . Sao Paulo is South America's wealthiest and MOST expensive city. It is also where the housing market is seeing a boom, but not everyone is benefiting from it. Seven people have died, five of them children, after a car bomb exploded near a primary school in the Syrian province of Homs, activists and state media have. The freed former oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky has contested the Kremlin's claim that he was not forced into exile, saying it was clear the government had . A cargo train has derailed in the crowded Nairobi slum of Kibera, the Kenyan Red Cross said. The train crashed into makeshift homes on Sunday, trapping score. Listening Post examines the Venezuelan president's controversial relationship with the media. A Cairo court has sentenced three leading activists to three years in prison for organising an illegal protest, the latest move in a widening crackdown on cr. The pressure on Thailand's caretaker government to quit is growing. There have been more protests in Bangkok by supporters of Thailand's business elite. They. Maria Lipman, of the Carnegie Moscow Centre, talks about the political implications of Mikhail Khodorkovsky's release from prison. Fatema Akbari a brave woman of Hazara people: In a gloomy tent in a grimy Kabul backstreet, Nos, a well-dressed mother of four is feeding planks of wood into. As in most countries, Afghanistan's future lies in the hands of its people. Yet the challenges are huge: Afghanistan faces enormous recovery needs after deca. - Kiva lets you make a loan to a specific low-income entrepreneur -- empowering them to lift themselves out of poverty. Elmer, United Sta. In Germany refugee women - asylum seekers and so called tolerated women and their children live for years in the collective homes. Violence and attacks occ. YOU have the power to change lives. Watch this video to learn the ways your CARE gifts can make a difference in CARE's fight to end poverty. Check out CARE g. This is the story of Afghanistan told by those who live it every day. Their portraits are perhaps a good way to narrate what it means to be Afghan in the ear. The Youngest Bride: Renewed calls to end to Yemen's child brides For downloads and more information visit:

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Bangkok Rally Seek Royal Pardon for Thaksin

Bangkok Rally Seek Royal Pardon for Thaksin

published: 17 Aug 2009

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A rally was held in Bangkok, Thailand over the weekend for former president Thaksin Shinawatra. It was part of an effort to get a royal pardon for the former politician from the King of Thailand. Estimated at over 20,000 strong, supporters wore red shirts and carried placards reading "We love Thaksin" as they gathered opposite the Grand Palace. They rallied for several hours before submitting the petition, while thousands of police were deployed to ensure a peaceful gathering. [Jatuporn Prompan, Protest Leader]: "Everyone has expectations, dreams, and desires in their heart, but after all, it depends on His Majesty the King's consideration. His Majesty the King is the only person who can solve the problem in this country." Organizers say they have more than five million signatures from Thaksin supporters seeking royal clemency for the fugitive billionaire businessman to return from exile a free man. The petition calls on the 81-year-old King Bhumibol, to pardon Thaksin to help pave the way for his political return. Thaksin won landslide election victories in 2001 and 2005, but was overthrown by the military in a 2006 coup. He was convicted last year on conflict of interest charges in relation to a land purchase scandal, and sentenced to two years in prison.

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US Senator Urges Reexamination of Burma Sanctions

US Senator Urges Reexamination of Burma Sanctions

published: 17 Aug 2009

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U.S. Senator Jim Webb has thanked Burma for releasing an American prisoner and said international sanctions against Rangoon have been ineffective. VOA's Michael Bowman reports, the senator spoke upon arrival in Thailand after a trip to Burma, also known as Myanmar, that featured a rare meeting between an elected U.S. official and the country's military leader.

Archive entry: http://www.freedomparty.on.ca/archive/2009/04/23/paul-mckeever-on-on-the-line-april-23-2009-organ-donation-ad-somalian-pirates-vacation-nightmare/ On April 23, 2009, Freedom Party of Ontario leader Paul McKeever was a panelist on "On the Line" with host Christine Williams. Also on the panel was Reverend John Williams (political activist and founder of Canadian Childrens Rights Initiative). The panel discussed a graphic Ontario government internet ad that promotes organ donation; Somalian pirates and Somalia's Prime Minister condemning the paying ransoms; nightmare faced by Conquest Vacations tourists and Ontario Premier's review of Travel Industry Council.

Schumacher Fighting For His Life, Say Doctors, F1 icon Schumacher In Coma After Skiing Accident Schumacher Fighting For His Life, Say Doctors, F1 icon Schumacher In Coma After Skiing Accident Schumacher Fighting For His Life, Say Doctors, F1 icon Schumacher In Coma After Skiing Accident Doctors in Grenoble treating Michael Schumacher have reported that the former F1 World Champion remains in a critical condition after his skiing accident. Speaking in a press conference on Monday morning, the team of three surgeons said they are working "hour-by-hour" to save the life of the seven-times World Champion. The 44-year-old was airlifted to University Hospital after the accident, which occurred in the Alpine resort of Meribel on Sunday morning. Schumacher fell heavily and suffered an impact to the right-hand side of his head after he and a group of skiers - which included his 14-year-old son - decided to tackle an unmarked run. Although Schumacher was wearing a helmet and conscious in the immediate aftermath of the accident, his condition subsequently deteriorated. Arriving at the hospital in a coma, he soon underwent surgery with officials confirming he had suffered a "severe brain trauma". The surgeons said that Schumacher has had blood clots on his brain removed but added that a number of lesions have also been discovered. "On his arrival we examined him clinically and realised he was in a serious conditions, in a coma with in fact cranial pressure," Professor Stephan Chabardes said. "The brain scan showed a number of pieces of information: some inter-cranial haematoma, but also some cerebral contusions and edema. "We operated urgently to try and eliminate the haematoma and after the operation, we saw that we were able to eliminate these haematoma. But also, sadly, the appearance of various bilateral lesions, so he was taken to intensive care to try to help him." Schumacher is currently being kept in an artificial coma while the medical team try to reduce the inter-cranial pressure. Professor Jean-Francois Payen said he "is in a critical situation" and "fighting for his life". However, reports that he had undergone a second operation overnight proved wide of the mark. It was confirmed that Schumacher had been operated on only the once and that a second operation is seen as unnecessary at this stage. His condition was described as "particularly serious" with the doctors adding that it was "far too early to say anything as far as prognosis is concerned". "For the moment, we are not able to express ourselves with regard to Michael Schumacher's future," Professor Payen added. "We're working all together, day and night, at his bedside. But it's far too early to be able to say anything as far as prognosis is concerned. "We're currently not talking about after-effects; we're talking about treatment and we're working hour by hour." Professor Payen added, however, that Schumacher's decision to wear a crash helmet had undoubtedly saved his life. "His helmet did protect him to a certain extent, of course. Somebody who would have had this kind of accident without a helmet certainly wouldn't have got to here," he added. Among the doctors in attendance is Gerard Saillant, a leading brain surgeon from Paris and friend of the seven-times World Champion. It was Saillant who operated on Schumacher after he suffered a broken leg in the 1999 British GP. "It's just as a friend that I'm here, so I can't answer any questions that are not in my domain," he said. "We're all concerned by his state and it's been extremely well explained, the doctors can't tell you anymore. "It's not that they don't want to or are not able to. They are working hour-by-hour and it's at that level that one can make decisions." FIA President Jean Todt and former Mercedes Team Principal Ross Brawn, who both worked alongside Schumacher during his record-breaking run of success at Ferrari a decade ago, have also visited the hospital.

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Formula One World Champion Schumacher 'In Coma' After Suffering Head Injury In Skiing Accident

Formula One World Champion Schumacher 'In Coma' After Suffering Head Injury In Skiing Accident

published: 30 Dec 2013

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French Doctors From Grenoble Say That Ex. Formula 1 Driver Michael Schumacher Remains In Coma French Doctors From Grenoble Say That Ex. Formula 1 Driver Michael Schumacher Remains In Coma French Doctors From Grenoble Say That Ex. Formula 1 Driver Michael Schumacher Remains In Coma Doctors in Grenoble treating Michael Schumacher have reported that the former F1 World Champion remains in a critical condition after his skiing accident. Speaking in a press conference on Monday morning, the team of three surgeons said they are working "hour-by-hour" to save the life of the seven-times World Champion. The 44-year-old was airlifted to University Hospital after the accident, which occurred in the Alpine resort of Meribel on Sunday morning. Schumacher fell heavily and suffered an impact to the right-hand side of his head after he and a group of skiers - which included his 14-year-old son - decided to tackle an unmarked run. Although Schumacher was wearing a helmet and conscious in the immediate aftermath of the accident, his condition subsequently deteriorated. Arriving at the hospital in a coma, he soon underwent surgery with officials confirming he had suffered a "severe brain trauma". The surgeons said that Schumacher has had blood clots on his brain removed but added that a number of lesions have also been discovered. "On his arrival we examined him clinically and realised he was in a serious conditions, in a coma with in fact cranial pressure," Professor Stephan Chabardes said. "The brain scan showed a number of pieces of information: some inter-cranial haematoma, but also some cerebral contusions and edema. "We operated urgently to try and eliminate the haematoma and after the operation, we saw that we were able to eliminate these haematoma. But also, sadly, the appearance of various bilateral lesions, so he was taken to intensive care to try to help him." Schumacher is currently being kept in an artificial coma while the medical team try to reduce the inter-cranial pressure. Professor Jean-Francois Payen said he "is in a critical situation" and "fighting for his life". However, reports that he had undergone a second operation overnight proved wide of the mark. It was confirmed that Schumacher had been operated on only the once and that a second operation is seen as unnecessary at this stage. His condition was described as "particularly serious" with the doctors adding that it was "far too early to say anything as far as prognosis is concerned". "For the moment, we are not able to express ourselves with regard to Michael Schumacher's future," Professor Payen added. "We're working all together, day and night, at his bedside. But it's far too early to be able to say anything as far as prognosis is concerned. "We're currently not talking about after-effects; we're talking about treatment and we're working hour by hour." Professor Payen added, however, that Schumacher's decision to wear a crash helmet had undoubtedly saved his life. "His helmet did protect him to a certain extent, of course. Somebody who would have had this kind of accident without a helmet certainly wouldn't have got to here," he added. Among the doctors in attendance is Gerard Saillant, a leading brain surgeon from Paris and friend of the seven-times World Champion. It was Saillant who operated on Schumacher after he suffered a broken leg in the 1999 British GP. "It's just as a friend that I'm here, so I can't answer any questions that are not in my domain," he said. "We're all concerned by his state and it's been extremely well explained, the doctors can't tell you anymore. "It's not that they don't want to or are not able to. They are working hour-by-hour and it's at that level that one can make decisions." FIA President Jean Todt and former Mercedes Team Principal Ross Brawn, who both worked alongside Schumacher during his record-breaking run of success at Ferrari a decade ago, have also visited the hospital.

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FRANCE-SCHUMACHER/NEWSER Schumacher critical, in coma and doctors unsure what will happen next

FRANCE-SCHUMACHER/NEWSER Schumacher critical, in coma and doctors unsure what will happen next

published: 30 Dec 2013

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Seven-times Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher was fighting for his life on Monday after suffering severe head injuries in a skiing accident in the French Alps resort of Meribel, doctors said on Monday (December 30). The retired motor racing great, 44, slammed his head on a rock while skiing off-piste on Sunday morning in the French Alpine resort where he has a vacation home. Doctors said Schumacher had been placed in an artificial coma but, contrary to an earlier French media report, said they had not carried out a second operation during the night and were not planning any further interventions at this stage. "Mr Schumacher was admitted to the Grenoble hospital yesterday at around 1240pm (1140gmt) after a ski accident which took place at Meribel late morning. When he arrived, he was suffering from a serious cranial trauma and a coma which required immediate treatment in the neurosurgery operation bloc. Last evening, he was in a critical condition and he remains at this point in a critical condition," Grenoble Hospital General Joint Director Marc Penaud told a news conference in Grenoble. Doctors treating him said they were unsure of what would happen next. "I would say that this accident took place in high kinetic (high speed), that he was taken care of immediately without delay right up to his arrival at our hospital where he was operated on after a cerebral scan and that after that his state is in a critical condition, at the level of his cerebral re-animation, that all the treatments currently recommended are being carried out and that for the moment, we cannot say anything about what will happen to Michael Schumacher," said Jean-Francois Payen, head anaesthetician at the CHU hospital. Schumacher was initially conscious as he was transported to a local hospital in Moutiers and then to Grenoble. However, his condition deteriorated sharply afterwards. Neurosurgeon Stephan Chabardes said an emergency brain scan carried out on Schumacher had revealed internal bleeding and injuries including contusions and lesions. He said they had operated to treat the internal bleeding. He described his state of health when he arrived at the Grenoble hospital. "This is an important point, he was overwhelmed, agitated, meaning he was not responding to questions, he showed spontaneous movements of his four limbs but he was not responding to questions, he was not in a normal state of consciousness at a neurological level," Chabardes said. Schumacher was under the care of Professor Gerard Saillant, a brain and spinal injury expert who is also president of the International Automobile Federation (FIA) Institute. Saillant told the news conference he was there as "a friend" and gave no further details on his condition. "As someone who is worried, as the family is worried, his wife is worried, his children are worried, we are all concerned about his condition and that has been very well explained to you. The doctors don't want to tell you more only because they can't tell you more because as you were told earlier, we are working, they are working around the clock and it's only in this way we can take decisions," Saillant said. Schumacher is the most successful Formula One driver of all time with a record 91 race victories in a career spanning more than two decades. He won his first two titles with Benetton in 1994, the year when Brazilian triple champion Ayrton Senna died in a crash at the San Marino Grand Prix, and 1995. The German then took five in a row with Ferrari between 2000 and 2004 in what now seems a golden age for the Italian team who named a square after him at their Fiorano test track. Schumacher left the sport last year after a less successful three-year comeback with Mercedes following an earlier retirement from Ferrari at the end of 2006. He lives in Switzerland with his wife and two children.

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Doctors in Grenoble Say That Michael Schumacher Remains In a Coma After Skiing Accident

Doctors in Grenoble Say That Michael Schumacher Remains In a Coma After Skiing Accident

published: 30 Dec 2013

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Doctors in Grenoble Say That Michael Schumacher Remains In a Coma After Skiing Accident Doctors in Grenoble Say That Michael Schumacher Remains In a Coma After Skiing Accident Doctors in Grenoble Say That Michael Schumacher Remains In a Coma After Skiing Accident Doctors in Grenoble treating Michael Schumacher have reported that the former F1 World Champion remains in a critical condition after his skiing accident. Speaking in a press conference on Monday morning, the team of three surgeons said they are working "hour-by-hour" to save the life of the seven-times World Champion. The 44-year-old was airlifted to University Hospital after the accident, which occurred in the Alpine resort of Meribel on Sunday morning. Schumacher fell heavily and suffered an impact to the right-hand side of his head after he and a group of skiers - which included his 14-year-old son - decided to tackle an unmarked run. Although Schumacher was wearing a helmet and conscious in the immediate aftermath of the accident, his condition subsequently deteriorated. Arriving at the hospital in a coma, he soon underwent surgery with officials confirming he had suffered a "severe brain trauma". The surgeons said that Schumacher has had blood clots on his brain removed but added that a number of lesions have also been discovered. "On his arrival we examined him clinically and realised he was in a serious conditions, in a coma with in fact cranial pressure," Professor Stephan Chabardes said. "The brain scan showed a number of pieces of information: some inter-cranial haematoma, but also some cerebral contusions and edema. "We operated urgently to try and eliminate the haematoma and after the operation, we saw that we were able to eliminate these haematoma. But also, sadly, the appearance of various bilateral lesions, so he was taken to intensive care to try to help him." Schumacher is currently being kept in an artificial coma while the medical team try to reduce the inter-cranial pressure. Professor Jean-Francois Payen said he "is in a critical situation" and "fighting for his life". However, reports that he had undergone a second operation overnight proved wide of the mark. It was confirmed that Schumacher had been operated on only the once and that a second operation is seen as unnecessary at this stage. His condition was described as "particularly serious" with the doctors adding that it was "far too early to say anything as far as prognosis is concerned". "For the moment, we are not able to express ourselves with regard to Michael Schumacher's future," Professor Payen added. "We're working all together, day and night, at his bedside. But it's far too early to be able to say anything as far as prognosis is concerned. "We're currently not talking about after-effects; we're talking about treatment and we're working hour by hour." Professor Payen added, however, that Schumacher's decision to wear a crash helmet had undoubtedly saved his life. "His helmet did protect him to a certain extent, of course. Somebody who would have had this kind of accident without a helmet certainly wouldn't have got to here," he added. Among the doctors in attendance is Gerard Saillant, a leading brain surgeon from Paris and friend of the seven-times World Champion. It was Saillant who operated on Schumacher after he suffered a broken leg in the 1999 British GP. "It's just as a friend that I'm here, so I can't answer any questions that are not in my domain," he said. "We're all concerned by his state and it's been extremely well explained, the doctors can't tell you anymore. "It's not that they don't want to or are not able to. They are working hour-by-hour and it's at that level that one can make decisions." FIA President Jean Todt and former Mercedes Team Principal Ross Brawn, who both worked alongside Schumacher during his record-breaking run of success at Ferrari a decade ago, have also visited the hospital.

Twenty-six Palestinian prisoners have been released from Israeli jails, as part of a US-brokered deal to restart Middle East negotiations. Tuesday's release comes a day before US Secretary of State John Kerry is set to return to the region in a bid to boost the faltering negotiations. It is the third of four stages to free 104 inmates that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu committed to let go when the talks were renewed in July. Al Jazeera's Nick Schifrin reports Ramallah.

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Israel releases 26 Palestinian prisoners

Israel releases 26 Palestinian prisoners

published: 31 Dec 2013

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As part of a goodwill gesture, Israel has released over two dozen Palestinian prisoners. CNN's Andrew Stevens has more.

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Palestinian Prisoner Release: More than two dozen Palestinian prisoners freed including murderers

Palestinian Prisoner Release: More than two dozen Palestinian prisoners freed including murderers

published: 31 Dec 2013

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Relatives of victims of Palestinian attacks have failed to convince Israel's Supreme Court Monday to prevent the release of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails as their families in the West Bank and Gaza made preparations to receive their loved ones. The prisoners expected to be released will be the third group to be freed since US-brokered talks between Israel and the Palestinians resumed in July. The prisoners had been jailed for deadly violence committed before a 1993 Israeli-Palestinian interim peace accord. The court appeal was aimed at six of the 26 Palestinians prisoners slated for release late Monday. All six have residency in Israeli-controlled East Jerusalem and will carry identification that allows them to move freely in Israel. Most Palestinians are limited to the territories of the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

Some 26 Palestinian prisoners held in Israel from before the Oslo Accords, are due to be released on Monday in the context of the peace negotiations with the Palestinians. It will be the third group of prisoners released since the resumption of peace talks last July. Responding to the publication of the list of prisoners to be released, officials of the Palestinian Prisoner Society said on Sunday that the number of veteran prisoners in Israel is 107 and not 104 as stated by Israel.

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Israel Frees 26 Palestinian Prisoners

Israel Frees 26 Palestinian Prisoners

published: 31 Dec 2013

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Jubilation in Jerusalem and on the streets of Ramallah, as hundreds of relatives welcomed the return of the 26 Palestinian prisoners released from Israeli jails. This was the third group of prisoners to be released as part of the US-brokered peace efforts in the Middle East. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, seen here, welcomed the move, but said a peace deal cannot be reached until all prisoners are released. Israel has freed 26 Palestinian prisoners from its jails ahead of US Secretary of State John Kerry's arrival in the region. In all, Israel has freed 104 long-serving Palestinian prisoners. The latest group of prisoners were jailed before the 1993 Oslo accords and had been serving sentences ranging from 19 to 28 years for killing Israeli soldiers and civilians. Among the released, 18 were from the West Bank, five from East Jerusalem and three from Gaza. The US State Department praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the release. However, to ease domestic tensions, especially among the right-wing politicians, Netanyahu is set to unveil new settlement plans that include an additional 1,400 housing units in East Jerusalem and the West Bank. Written and presented by Alfred Joyner

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Jubilation as Israel releases Palestinian prisoners

Jubilation as Israel releases Palestinian prisoners

published: 31 Dec 2013

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Jubilation as Israel releases Palestinian prisoners Subscribe to the Guardian HERE: http://bitly.com/UvkFpD Israel releases another 26 Palestinian prisoners overnight on Tuesday. There were scenes of jubilation from friends and relatives as vehicles carrying the freed prisoners left Ofer prison at around midnight. 'I am so happy to see my family and relatives,' said one man as he pushed through the crowds. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas greeted many of the freed men as they arrived in the city of Ramallah Click here for full Guardian article: http://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2013/dec/31/israel-releases-palestinian-prisoners-video

A BNSF train carrying crude oil in North Dakota collided with another train on Monday, setting off a series of explosions that left at least 10 cars ablaze, the latest in a string of incidents that have raised alarms over growing oil-by-rail traffic. Local residents heard five powerful explosions just a mile outside of the small town of Casselton...

MASSIVE Series of Explosions as Crude Oil Train Collides near Fargo, N.D. Cass Country

MASSIVE Series of Explosions as Crude Oil Train Collides near Fargo, N.D. Cass Country

published: 31 Dec 2013

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UPDATE 3-Train collision in North Dakota sets oil rail cars ablaze Dec 30 (Reuters) - A BNSF train carrying crude oil in North Dakota collided with another train on Monday setting off a series of explosions that left at least 10 cars ablaze, the latest in a string of incidents that have raised alarms over growing oil-by-rail traffic. Local residents heard five powerful explosions just a mile outside of the small town of Casselton after a westbound train carrying soybeans derailed, and an eastbound 104-car train hauling crude oil ran into it just after 2 p.m. CST (2000 GMT), local officials said. There were no reports of any injuries. Half of the oil cars have been separated from the train, but another 56 cars remain in danger, said Cecily Fong, the public information officer with the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services. The collision destroyed both engines on the oil train. Both trains were operated by BNSF Railway Co, which is owned by Warren Buffett's Bershire Hathaway Inc. The incident threatens to stoke concerns about the safety of carrying increasing volumes of crude oil by rail, a trend that emerged from the unexpected burst of shale oil production out of North Dakota's Bakken fields. Over two-thirds of the state's oil production is currently shipped by rail. "Approximately 10 cars are fully engulfed resulting in heavy smoke in the area," the Cass County sheriff said in a statement, adding that local fire and hazardous material teams are battling the blaze. The sheriff said it was not yet clear how the collision had occurred. City officials said they had heard a series of explosions following the collision, including one as recently as 3:40 p.m. CST, more than an hour after the incident. Residents within 10 miles (16 km) were asked to remain indoors to avoid contact with the smoke. The derailment occurred about a mile west of Casselton, a small town just west of Fargo, between an ethanol plant and the Casselton Reservoir, Fong said. RAIL CROSSROADS North Dakota is home to a raging shale oil boom that produced nearly 950,000 barrels of oil a day in October. It is also a major grain producer and long accustomed to a high volume of rail traffic. But shipments of oil have surged lately, most of it the light, sweet Bakken variety that experts say is particularly flammable. Trains carried nearly 700,000 barrels a day of North Dakota oil to market in October, a 67 percent jump from a year earlier, according to the state Pipeline Authority. This summer, a runaway oil train carrying Bakken crude derailed and exploded in the center of the Quebec town of Lac-Megantic, killing 47 people. The incident fueled a drive for tougher standards for such shipments, including potentially costly retrofits to improve the safety of tank cars that regulators have cited as prone to puncture. In early November, two dozen cars on another 90-car oil train derailed in rural Alabama, erupting into flames that took several days to fully extinguish. The Association of American Railroads recently proposed costly fixes to older tank cars that do not meet its latest standards but continue to carry hazardous fuels such as oil. The fixes include protective steel jackets, thermal protection and pressure relief valves, which could cost billions of dollars. Oil shippers, likely to be saddled with the costs of retrofits, oppose some of the changes proposed by the association.

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Train collision in North Dakota sets oil rail cars ablaze

Train collision in North Dakota sets oil rail cars ablaze

published: 31 Dec 2013

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Train collision in North Dakota sets oil rail cars ablaze For more Latest and Breaking News Headlines SUBSCRIBE to http://www.youtube.com/user/24X7BreakingNEWS A wreck involving two trains, one of which was carrying crude oil, sparked a large fire Monday that sent huge flames and dangerous smoke into the sky, North Dakota authorities said. There were no reports of injuries from the accident, said Sgt. Tara Morris with the Cass County Sheriff's Office, but "with the oil on fire there are hazardous conditions, and we are directing all people in the area to shelter in-place and stay indoors." Firefighters will be forced to let the fire burn out, which may take as long as 12 hours from the time of the accident (2:12 p.m. CT), because they cannot get close enough to the flames, she told CNN. The incident occurred one mile west of Casselton, a town of 2,300 residents about 25 miles west of Fargo. Huge plumes of smoke could be seen in Fargo, Morris said There is a Code Red alert for people who are within a 2-mile radius of the fire. KVLY reported that the wind was out of the northwest, so the smoke may miss Casselton. Morris later told that a portion of the town was being evacuated in case the winds shift. She said it was unclear how the accident happened and authorities are trying to determine whether one of the trains derailed before they collided. About 10 of the cars on the train carrying oil were fully engulfed in flames. At least a dozen firefighters are involved, she said. An official with the Federal Railroad Administration said it will support a National Transportation Safety Board investigation of the accident. TAGS abc breaking news, bbc, bbc football, bbc iplayer, bbc news, bbc news america, bbc persian, bbc sport, bbc weather, bbc world news, breaking celebrity news, breaking election news, breaking late news, breaking local news, breaking music news, breaking news, breaking news alerts, breaking news canada, breaking news headlines, breaking news in atlanta, breaking news in nigeria, breaking news india, breaking news pensacola florida, breaking news plane crash, breaking news story, breaking sports news, business expensive news home media world, christian world news, cnn, cnn breaking news, cnn money, cnn news, cnn news breaking news, cnn news world, detroit breaking news, global news, headline, headline news, health care technology news, hot latest global news, internet technology news, las vegas breaking news, latest breaking news, latest celebrity news, latest information technology news, latest music news, latest news, latest news headlines, latest news update, latest sports news, live breaking news, local breaking news, local news today, msn breaking news, nbc breaking news, nbc world news, news of the world, news report us world, news today news, news updated daily, solar technology news, sports news today, technology news, the latest news, today news, us news and world, us news and world report, us news and world report magazine, us news and world report web site, us news world report, world news, world news daily, world news headlines

Train Collision In North Dakota Sets Oil Rail Cars Ablaze, Huge Explosion After Train Collision In US Train Collision In North Dakota Sets Oil Rail Cars Ablaze, Huge Explosion After Train Collision In US Train Collision In North Dakota Sets Oil Rail Cars Ablaze, Huge Explosion After Train Collision In US A BNSF train carrying crude oil in North Dakota collided with another train on Monday setting off a series of explosions that left at least 10 cars ablaze, the latest in a string of incidents that have raised alarms over growing oil-by-rail traffic. Local residents heard five powerful explosions just a mile outside of the small town of Casselton after a westbound train carrying soybeans derailed, and an eastbound 104-car train hauling crude oil ran into it just after 2 p.m. CST (2000 GMT), local officials said. There were no reports of any injuries. Half of the oil cars have been separated from the train, but another 56 cars remain in danger, said Cecily Fong, the public information officer with the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services. The collision destroyed both engines on the oil train. Both trains were operated by BNSF Railway Co, which is owned by Warren Buffett's Bershire Hathaway Inc. The incident threatens to stoke concerns about the safety of carrying increasing volumes of crude oil by rail, a trend that emerged from the unexpected burst of shale oil production out of North Dakota's Bakken fields. Over two-thirds of the state's oil production is currently shipped by rail.

Children beheaded in Central Africa fighting: UNICEF For more Latest and Breaking News Headlines SUBSCRIBE to https://www.youtube.com/user/ZakWorldNEWS Bangui, Central African Republic: At least two children have been beheaded in the fighting which has gripped the Central African Republic, the UN agency for children said Monday, adding "unprecedented" levels of violence were being committed against youngsters. UNICEF said that of the two children beheaded, one had also been mutilated. It also said it could verify the deaths of at least 16 children and 60 injured since the outbreak of fighting in early December. "We are witnessing unprecedented levels of violence against children," said the UNICEF representative in Central Africa, Souleymasne Diabate. "More and more children are being recruited into armed groups, and they are also being directly targeted in atrocious revenge attacks. "Targeted attacks against children are a violation of international humanitarian and human rights law and must stop immediately." Three weeks of conflict between Christians and Muslims have left some 1,000 people dead and displaced hundreds of thousands of others. French and African troops are struggling to contain the unrest, which has wracked the majority Christian country since a March coup by mostly Muslim Seleka rebels who installed Michel Djotodia as president. Djotodia has officially disbanded Seleka, but has proved unable to control the fighters who swept him to power, as the country descends further into sectarian violence. UNICEF said children forced into fighting by both sides in the conflict should be immediately disarmed and be protected from any reprisals. It also called for centres to be established for the "reintegration" of children as well as protect those still at risk. The claims by UNICEF came as figures released by Doctors Without Borders revealed they had treated more than 1,000 people in the capital Bangui throughout December. In a statement, it said that in the past few days it had treated people suffering injuries caused by machetes, those who had received several stab wounds and some with other brutal injuries. "We have also seen the arrival of people who have been tortured or brutally beaten. We also saw one case where a person had been impaled," said the statement. On the ground during Monday, the situation was relatively calm, with minor clashes between rebel groups in the north of Bangui leaving two people injured. As the crisis continues, the European Union said on Monday that it would hold a high-level meeting on events in the Central African Republic in January. The UN and donor countries, including former colonial power France, would be invited to attend the meeting aimed at easing the "humanitarian tragedy", said aid commissioner Kristalina Georgieva. She said the number of people needing aid was "increasing by the hour". The meeting would take place on January 20. TAGS abc breaking news, bbc, bbc football, bbc iplayer, bbc news, bbc news america, bbc persian, bbc sport, bbc weather, bbc world news, breaking celebrity news, breaking election news, breaking late news, breaking local news, breaking music news, breaking news, breaking news alerts, breaking news canada, breaking news headlines, breaking news in atlanta, breaking news in nigeria, breaking news india, breaking news pensacola florida, breaking news plane crash, breaking news story, breaking sports news, business expensive news home media world, christian world news, cnn, cnn breaking news, cnn money, cnn news, cnn news breaking news, cnn news world, detroit breaking news, global news, headline, headline news, health care technology news, hot latest global news, internet technology news, las vegas breaking news, latest breaking news, latest celebrity news, latest information technology news, latest music news, latest news, latest news headlines, latest news update, latest sports news, live breaking news, local breaking news, local news today, msn breaking news, nbc breaking news, nbc world news, news of the world, news report us world, news today news, news updated daily, solar technology news, sports news today, technology news, the latest news, today news, us news and world, us news and world report, us news and world report magazine, us news and world report web site, us news world report, world news, world news daily, world news headlines

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Clashes With Lords Restistance Army Kills 16 People In Central African Republic

Clashes With Lords Restistance Army Kills 16 People In Central African Republic

published: 16 Jun 2013

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At least 16 people have been killed during clashes between rebels of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) and villagers in the Central African Republic (CAR), a military source from the CAR has said. LRA fighters - on the run from Uganda where they fought the government for decades before being defeated - attacked two villages in the central mining region of Bria on Thursday, initially killing six people and wounding about 10 others as they looted houses, the source said late on Saturday. "The rebels were pursued and caught by villagers armed with rifles ... who killed four of them," the source added. The LRA fighters responded with a fresh attack during which they killed six more people, who they decapitated, placing their heads on tree trunks, he said. The group committed similar atrocities when they fought in northern Uganda from 1987 to 2005, but have since been forced to flee after suffering a series of defeats. Joseph Kony, the LRA leader, as well as his senior commanders have been indicted by the International Criminal Court at The Hague for war crimes and crimes against humanity. Kony is said to be holed up in the jungles between Sudan, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo and CAR. After the Seleka rebel coalition ousted Francois Bozize, the president of the CAR, in a March coup, interim leader Michel Djotodia vowed to put an end to LRA incursions. The LRA has killed more than 100,000 people in Central Africa over the past 25 years, UN leader Ban Ki-moon said last month. The group is also blamed for the abduction of between 60,000 and 100,000 children, many of whom have been forced to fight as child soldiers, Ban said in a report on the region. The LRA is notorious for the brutality of its attacks and has been held responsible for the rape, murder and mutilation of civilians. Children, as well as being forced to fight for the group, have also been used as sex slaves.

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Their Story - The Street Children of Bangui, Central African Republic - July 2012 - War Child UK

Their Story - The Street Children of Bangui, Central African Republic - July 2012 - War Child UK

published: 21 Jul 2012

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In 2011 two friends decided they were going to cycle around the world in aid of War Child UK. Before leaving in, February 2012, they visited Bangui, Central African Republic to see firsthand how War Child UK are supporting a local charity there. The charity, Fondation Voix du Coeur, provides help and support to the street children of Bangui. Here is a short documentary telling the story of just a handful of street children in Bangui and how the Fondation Voix du Coeur, with the help of War Child UK, is providing essential support for them. Please help us support War Child UK. They are a small international charity that protects children from the brutal effects of war and its consequences. They currently work in Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Iraq, Uganda and now Syria. They're on the ground -- supporting the most vulnerable children that are too often forgotten in the aftermath of conflict. You can donate to them direct through our JustGiving page here: http://www.justgiving.com/DaringDynamos

The humanitarian situation in the Central African Republic continues to deteriorate with tens of thousands seeking shelter from the violence. In the capital Bangui, the fighting and sectarian violence of the past weeks has displaced an estimated 159,000 people, with 450 killings reported there and 160 in other parts of the country, according to the Central African Red Cross Society and the Danish Refugee Council in the past weeks. Information for media: If you would like to use this video to communicate refugee stories or require B-Roll, transcripts, stills or much more information, please contact us at drozditb@unhcr.org or tibaw@unhcr.org. -- UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more. Read more at http://UNHCR.org Support our work with refugees now by subscribing to this channel, liking this video and sharing it with your friends and contacts. Thanks so much for your help.

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Crisis in the Central African Republic: Dispatch One

Crisis in the Central African Republic: Dispatch One

published: 13 Dec 2013

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They went to the airport when the massacres began. Residents of Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic, knew that French soldiers were stationed at Bangui M'Poko International Airport. And so when the latest round of fighting in the city began last week, they fled to the airport, hoping the soldiers would offer them protection. We landed at M'Poko five days later. The sectarian fighting that has led CAR, one of the poorest countries in the world, to the brink of collapse began last March when Michel Djotodia and his loose rebel alliance (known as the Séléka) stormed Bangui and ousted President François Bozizé. Djotodia appointed himself president and tried to integrate the Séléka into the armed forces, but it didn't work. Even Djotodia admitted that he didn't have control over most of the rebels, many of whom are said to be mercenaries from neighboring Chad and Sudan. Bands of mostly Muslim Séléka rebels are now terrorizing the majority Christian country, raping and murdering civilians as they roam. Civilians have formed their own "anti-balaka" militias — balaka means machete or sword — to fight back. Meanwhile, many of those who aren't fighting have sought refuge in the only places they consider safe: houses of worship. And the Muslim civilian minority fears reprisals by the anti-balaka forces after nine months of Séléka rule. It's important to note that many people with firsthand knowledge of the war have told us that the religious aspect of the conflict — Muslim rebels vs. Christian civilians — is overblown. They say this is not an ideological war, but rather a war of identity that goes back generations. Regardless of the root causes, the United Nations and other prominent NGOs speculate that the situation could become far worse. Read the full article on VICE.com here: http://www.vice.com/read/crisis-in-the-central-african-republic Check out the Best of VICE here: http://bit.ly/VICE-Best-Of Subscribe to VICE here! http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE Check out our full video catalog: http://bit.ly/VICE-Videos Videos, daily editorial and more: http://vice.com Like VICE on Facebook: http://fb.com/vice Follow VICE on Twitter: http://twitter.com/vice Read our tumblr: http://vicemag.tumblr.com

Russia- A bomb blast ripped a trolleybus apart in Volgograd on Monday, killing at least 10 people in the second deadly attack in the southern city in two days and raising fears of further violence as Russia prepares to host the Winter Olympics. The morning rush-hour bombing, which left mangled bodies in the street, underscored Russia's...

At least 15 people have been killed and 23 wounded in an explosion on a packed trolleybus in Russia's Volgograd city, according to the Interfax news agency. Volgograd was on high alert on Monday following the latest attack, that came a day after a suicide bomber attacked a train station in the city killing 17 people. Al Jazeera discusses the attacks with Fred Weir, a journalist with the Christian Science Monitor in Moscow.

Russia bus Bomb explosion - Second bomb blast hits Volgograd Russia 12/30/2013 Suicide Bomber, Attacks Russia Bus Explosion explode Russia Terror Attack Volgograd Train Station Explosion At least 10 people have been killed in an explosion on an electric bus in the Russian city of Volgograd, according to reports. Investigators have described the blast as "an act of terror". It comes just a day after a female suicide bomber was blamed for killing 17 people and leaving dozens more injured at the city's main railway station. Investigators and Emergency Ministry members work at the site of an explosion at the entrance to a train station in Volgograd Security has been stepped up after the station blast Police identified the bomber as a Dagestan national called Oksana Aslanova - who had been married to two Islamists killed by Russian forces. Map of Volgograd, Russia She apparently detonated a bomb in front of a metal detector inside the main entrance of the station. Russian television is suggesting there may have been two attackers. MOSCOW — A deadly suicide bombing at a crowded railroad station in southern Russia on Sunday, followed by a blast in a trolley bus on Monday in the same city, raised the specter of a new wave of terrorism just six weeks before the Winter Olympics in Sochi. President Vladimir V. Putin's government has worked to protect the Olympics with some of the most extensive security measures ever imposed for the Games. But the bombings, in Volgograd, underscored the threat the country faces from a radical Islamic insurgency in the North Caucasus that has periodically spilled into the Russian heartland, with deadly results, including several recent attacks. Security has become a paramount concern at all major international sporting events, especially in the wake of the bombing at the Boston Marathon in April, but never before has an Olympic host country experienced terrorist violence on this scale soon before the Games. And would-be attackers may have more targets in mind than the Russian state. Current and former American law enforcement and intelligence officials said Sunday that they were more concerned about security in Russia during the Sochi Games than they have been about any other Olympics since Athens in 2004. #Волгоград взорван троллейбус 30 декабря Жертвы и пострадавшие Second Blast Hits Russia, Raising Olympic Fears Second Deadly Explosion Rocks Russian City Reports: At Least 10 Dead In Russia Bus Blast Second Blast Hits Russia,Second Deadly Explosion Rocks Russian City,Russia Bus Blast,Russia Bus Blast today,Russia Bus Blast video,Russia Bus Blast 30 december 2013,Russia Bus Blast Olympic,Olympic Russia Bus Blast,MOSCOW bus blast,suicide bombing Russia,Vladimir,explosion on an electric bus russia,russia electic bus bombing,blast,live,breaking news,video,Russia Suicide Bombing, Russian Bus Bomber, Russian Bus Suicide Bomber Russia Bus Suicide Bombing, Russia Suicide Bombing, Russian Bus Bomber, Russian Bus Suicide Bomber, Suicide Bombing, Volgograd Suicide Bomber, Volgograd Suicide Bombing [30-12-2013] 2nd Deadly Bomb Strikes Russian City -russia blast in bus kills several New Deadly Bomb Strikes Russian City - Breaking News 30 Dec New Deadly Bomb Strikes Russian City - Breaking News 30 Dec Volgograd '... EXCLUSIVE Blast Video Clip: Deadly Blast At Russia Train Station in Volgograd - 29 Dec Footage of explosion Suicide Bomb at railway station Volgograd Russia EXC... Russia Suicide Bomb Blast Kills 17 Russia Volgograd Train Station Explosion [Exclusive Video] Deadly Blast At ... Raw Aftermath of Russian Train Station Blast Russia Volgograd Train Station Explosion [Exclusive Video] Deadly Blast At ... WATCH HD VIDEO: Suicide Bomber Kills 16 at Russian Train Station Suicide Bomber Hits Russia's Volgograd Train Station, Взрыв ЖД Вокзал В... Unseen footage Trolley bus blast Volgograd Russia A terrorist attack in the Russian city of Volgograd has killed at least 15 passe... russia blast cctv, russia blast footage, russia blast original footage, russia blast cctv footage, russia blast kills many,russia 2nd bomb blast, russia 2nd blast, russia another blast, russia blast in bus, blast in russia , bomb blast in russia kills many, second bomb blast in russia, [30-12-2013] 2nd Deadly Bomb Strikes Russian City -russia blast in bus kills several Terrorism, Russia Suicide Bomber, Russia Terrorism, Suicide Bombers, Russia Bus Suicide Bombing, Russia Suicide Bombing, Russian Bus Bomber, Russian Bus Suicide Bomber, Suicide Bombing, Volgograd Suicide Bomber, Volgograd Suicide Bombing, World News Russia, Video, National Anti-Terrorist Committee, Russia Suicide Bombing, Russia Train Station Bombing, Suicide Bomber, Suicide Bomber Attacks Russian Train Station, Train Station Attack, Train Station Bombing, Volgograd, Volgograd-Suicide-Bombing, World News

Russia bus Bomb explosion - Second bomb blast hits Volgograd Russia 12/30/2013 Suicide Bomber, Attacks Russia Bus Explosion explode Russia Terror Attack Volgograd Train Station Explosion At least 10 people have been killed in an explosion on an electric bus in the Russian city of Volgograd, according to reports. Investigators have described the blast as "an act of terror". It comes just a day after a female suicide bomber was blamed for killing 17 people and leaving dozens more injured at the city's main railway station. Investigators and Emergency Ministry members work at the site of an explosion at the entrance to a train station in Volgograd Security has been stepped up after the station blast Police identified the bomber as a Dagestan national called Oksana Aslanova - who had been married to two Islamists killed by Russian forces. Map of Volgograd, Russia She apparently detonated a bomb in front of a metal detector inside the main entrance of the station. Russian television is suggesting there may have been two attackers. MOSCOW — A deadly suicide bombing at a crowded railroad station in southern Russia on Sunday, followed by a blast in a trolley bus on Monday in the same city, raised the specter of a new wave of terrorism just six weeks before the Winter Olympics in Sochi. President Vladimir V. Putin's government has worked to protect the Olympics with some of the most extensive security measures ever imposed for the Games. But the bombings, in Volgograd, underscored the threat the country faces from a radical Islamic insurgency in the North Caucasus that has periodically spilled into the Russian heartland, with deadly results, including several recent attacks. Security has become a paramount concern at all major international sporting events, especially in the wake of the bombing at the Boston Marathon in April, but never before has an Olympic host country experienced terrorist violence on this scale soon before the Games. And would-be attackers may have more targets in mind than the Russian state. Current and former American law enforcement and intelligence officials said Sunday that they were more concerned about security in Russia during the Sochi Games than they have been about any other Olympics since Athens in 2004. #Волгоград взорван троллейбус 30 декабря Жертвы и пострадавшие Second Blast Hits Russia, Raising Olympic Fears Second Deadly Explosion Rocks Russian City Reports: At Least 10 Dead In Russia Bus Blast Second Blast Hits Russia,Second Deadly Explosion Rocks Russian City,Russia Bus Blast,Russia Bus Blast today,Russia Bus Blast video,Russia Bus Blast 30 december 2013,Russia Bus Blast Olympic,Olympic Russia Bus Blast,MOSCOW bus blast,suicide bombing Russia,Vladimir,explosion on an electric bus russia,russia electic bus bombing,blast,live,breaking news,video,Russia Suicide Bombing, Russian Bus Bomber, Russian Bus Suicide Bomber Russia Bus Suicide Bombing, Russia Suicide Bombing, Russian Bus Bomber, Russian Bus Suicide Bomber, Suicide Bombing, Volgograd Suicide Bomber, Volgograd Suicide Bombing [30-12-2013] 2nd Deadly Bomb Strikes Russian City -russia blast in bus kills several New Deadly Bomb Strikes Russian City - Breaking News 30 Dec New Deadly Bomb Strikes Russian City - Breaking News 30 Dec Volgograd '... EXCLUSIVE Blast Video Clip: Deadly Blast At Russia Train Station in Volgograd - 29 Dec Footage of explosion Suicide Bomb at railway station Volgograd Russia EXC... Russia Suicide Bomb Blast Kills 17 Russia Volgograd Train Station Explosion [Exclusive Video] Deadly Blast At ... Raw Aftermath of Russian Train Station Blast Russia Volgograd Train Station Explosion [Exclusive Video] Deadly Blast At ... WATCH HD VIDEO: Suicide Bomber Kills 16 at Russian Train Station Suicide Bomber Hits Russia's Volgograd Train Station, Взрыв ЖД Вокзал В... Unseen footage Trolley bus blast Volgograd Russia A terrorist attack in the Russian city of Volgograd has killed at least 15 passe... russia blast cctv, russia blast footage, russia blast original footage, russia blast cctv footage, russia blast kills many,russia 2nd bomb blast, russia 2nd blast, russia another blast, russia blast in bus, blast in russia , bomb blast in russia kills many, second bomb blast in russia, [30-12-2013] 2nd Deadly Bomb Strikes Russian City -russia blast in bus kills several Terrorism, Russia Suicide Bomber, Russia Terrorism, Suicide Bombers, Russia Bus Suicide Bombing, Russia Suicide Bombing, Russian Bus Bomber, Russian Bus Suicide Bomber, Suicide Bombing, Volgograd Suicide Bomber, Volgograd Suicide Bombing, World News Russia, Video, National Anti-Terrorist Committee, Russia Suicide Bombing, Russia Train Station Bombing, Suicide Bomber, Suicide Bomber Attacks Russian Train Station, Train Station Attack, Train Station Bombing, Volgograd, Volgograd-Suicide-Bombing, World News

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Second deadly blast hits Russia's Volgograd

Second deadly blast hits Russia's Volgograd

published: 30 Dec 2013

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Russian authorities are stepping up security following another suicide bombing in the south of the country. At least 14 people were killed and dozens more injured, in an attack on a bus in the city of Volgograd. 17 people died after the bombing of a train station in the same city on Sunday. Authorities say they're linking the two incidents - which took place just weeks before Russia is due to host the Winter Olympics. Al Jazeera's Peter Sharp reports from Volgograd.

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Second deadly blast hits Russia's Volgograd

Second deadly blast hits Russia's Volgograd

published: 31 Dec 2013

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At least 14 people have been killed and 28 wounded in a suicide bomb attack on a packed trolley-bus in Volgograd, according to a Russian Health Ministry spokesman. The city was on high alert on Monday following the latest attack, which came a day after a suicide bombing at a train station there killed 17 people. The blasts have raised safety concerns in the region in the run-up to the 2014 Winter Olympics due to take place in February in Sochi, about 650km southwest of Volgograd. Al Jazeera's Peter Sharp reports from Volgograd.

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GRAPHIC: Video of blast scene after second bomb attack in Russia's Volgograd

GRAPHIC: Video of blast scene after second bomb attack in Russia's Volgograd

published: 30 Dec 2013

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(WARNING: GRAPHIC FOOTAGE) A second deadly blast in two days has struck the southern Russian city of Volgograd. There are conflicting reports over how many have been killed. The vice governor of the region put the death toll at 15. In the latest attack, police and ambulances reportedly arrived quickly on the scene as emergency services treated the wounded. The bus is a shell of its former self; its roof was blown off and debris strewn around the street. Federal investigators in Russia are calling the attack a "terrorist act." euronews: the most watched news channel in Europe Subscribe! http://eurone.ws/10ZCK4a euronews is available in 14 languages: http://eurone.ws/17moBCU In English: Website: http://www.euronews.com/news Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/euronews.fans Twitter: http://twitter.com/euronews Google+: http://google.com/+euronews VKontakte: http://vk.com/en.euronews

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Michael Schumacher in coma after ski accident

Michael Schumacher in coma after ski accident

published: 30 Dec 2013

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Michael Schumacher, the seven-time Formula One champion, is in a coma and remains in a "critical" condition after striking his head in a ski accident in the French Alps on Sunday, the hospital treating him said.

DHAKA, Bangladesh — A growing sense of crisis gripped Bangladesh on Sunday as the government closed most forms of transportation into the capital, arrested hundreds and barred the main opposition alliance from holding a protest rally. Connect With Us on Twitter Follow @nytimesworld for international breaking news and headlines. Twitter List:...

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia phone conversation HASINA KHALEDA telephone conversation টেলিফোনে কথা বলেছেন শেখ হাসিনা ও খালেদা জিয়া Telephone Chat hasina khaleda Sheikh Hasina VS Khaleda Zia : Full 37 minutes of conversation Sheikh Hasina calls up Khaleda Zia for negotiation and gets caught up in weird logic. Hasina-Khaleda phone conversation ime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Opposition Leader Khaleda Zia had a telephone conversation on Saturday to initiate dialogue to resolve the current political crisis over the arrangement of how the next parliamentary elections should be held. Bits and pieces of the conversation were published in different newspapers quoting senior leaders of both the parties. The Dhaka Tribune obtained the full audio of the telephone conversation. Private TV channel Ekattor TV broadcasted the much-hyped conversation between the top leaders of the two major parties, Awami League and BNP, early on Tuesday. Following the broadcast of the full conversation, social media was flooded with mixed reactions regarding the conversation. Many even questioned whether the media was right to broadcast the conversation. People reacted to the two leaders' approaches during their conversation, and what its impact would be on the democracy of Bangladesh. The Dhaka Tribune also got the full audio of the 37-minute conversation, and has uploaded it here. We think people should know what was discussed, as the future of this nation depends on their conversation and the actions that follow - See more at: http://www.dhakatribune.com/politics/2013/oct/29/hasina-khaleda-telephone-conversation#sthash.IGZCecqr.dpuf Bangla tv bangla today 's Bangla tv news 29 October 2013 LIVE BANGLA TV NEWS http://WWW.MDNEWSMEDIA.COM ajker bangla tv news Todays night tv News bangladesh time 12 am O clock Date 29 October 2013 tuesday Somoy tv bangla News bangla tv channel News rater khobor bangladesh daily top breaking news about Bangladesh current situation and news about a bref discription about todays news - According to AFP, two more protesters were killed during clashes in the north and southeast on Monday. The latest fatalities bring to 14 the number of people killed over the last three days. Fire Service and Civil Defense official Mohammad Ali said that the opposition supporters set an office of the ruling party on fire in the capital, Dhaka, at dawn. Schools and businesses remain shut across the country on the second day of the nationwide strike, which was called by the opposition. Phone talks between Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and opposition leader Khaleda Zia Commentators say if a compromise on the issue of the caretaker government is not reached by the end of October, there could be more widespread violence in Bangladesh. In Dhaka, Opposition supporters torched a ruling party office, while schools and businesses remained closed. Opposition members have been clashing with police and ruling party activists across Bangladesh, a country plagued by corruption and poverty. The Opposition strike began yesterday, closing businesses and blocking roads. Despite the highly unusual appeal from Hasina, Begum Khaleda Zia refused to call off the strike, which is due to end tomorrow. Khaleda wants to force Hasina's government to quit and have a caretaker administration oversee an election scheduled to be held by early next year. The Opposition says the government is not capable of holding a credible vote and has threatened to boycott the election. upload Date - 29 - 10 - 2013 uploded by - mdnewsmedia - (world no 1 bangla news media) বাংলা টিভি নিউজ ২৯ ১০ ২০১৩ todays bangla tv news 29 October 2013 bangla TV News 29 October 2013 .... bangla TV News 29 October 2013 today hortal day bangla tv news 29 October 2013 bangla morning news 29 October 2013 bangla night news 29 October 2013 bangla late night news 29 October 2013. bangla talkshow 29 October 2013.------ bangla talkshow 29 October 2013 Bangla khabor 29 October 2013 bangladesher news 29 October 2013 banglar news 29 October 2013 chittagong news 29 October 2013 -------sylhet news 29 October 2013 Bangla news uk 29 October 2013 Dhaka news 29 October 2013 bangla talkshow 29-10-2013 bangla talkshow news 29/10/2013 bangla talkshow news 29.10.2013 Bangla tv news today - 29 October 2013. Bangla news - 29 October 2013. Bangla 29 October 2013. Bangla tv news 29 October 2013. bangla khabor 29 October 2013 bangladeshi tv news 29 October 2013 -------- bengali tv channel news 29 October 2013 today bangla tv news 29 October 2013 ajker khabor 29 October 2013 daily bangla news 29 October 2013 latest bangla news 29 October 2013

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International community expresses concern over Bangladesh political crisis

International community expresses concern over Bangladesh political crisis

published: 30 Nov 2013

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There is no sign of any change in the political deadlock between the two warring political parties though back channels are reportedly working to get the BNP to participate in the January elections. However a strike called by BNP and its Islamist allies has paralyzed normal life. Rail lines were damaged at many places and scores of vehicles were torched by protesters to oppose the announcement of parliamentary elections in the country. The protests began after the election commission announced that polls will be held on January 5. There are reports that the vote may be postponed to ensure the participation of the opposition parties. Prevailing unrest and unabated political violence in Bangladesh is a cause of concern to the international community. The European parliament in Brussels recently passed a resolution urging calm in the run-up to elections in Bangladesh.

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Political Clashes Grow in Dhaka Bangladesh

Political Clashes Grow in Dhaka Bangladesh

published: 30 Dec 2013

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Watch online here Political Clashes Grow in Dhaka Bangladesh. Political Clashes Grow in Dhaka Bangladesh. "Political Clashes" "Political Clashes Grow" "Dhaka Bangladesh" "clashes in Dhaka" A growing sense of crisis gripped Bangladesh on Sunday as the government closed most forms of transportation into the capital, arrested hundreds and barred the main opposition alliance from holding a protest rally. Police officers surrounded the home of the main opposition leader, Khaleda Zia, a former prime minister who leads the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, and prevented her followers from rallying outside the party's headquarters in Dhaka, the capital. Mrs. Zia had called for a "March for Democracy" on Sunday to protest the government's decision to hold national elections on Jan. 5. The opposition coalition has demanded that the government step aside in favor of a caretaker administration to oversee the elections. But Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, arrested by a previous caretaker government in 2007, has refused to step aside and has said that the elections will be held as scheduled. The police parked at least five trucks filled with sand outside Mrs. Zia's home and deployed water cannons alongside barricades. Mrs. Zia got into a white vehicle around 1:50 p.m. and tried to drive toward her party's headquarters, but was stopped by a cordon of police officers. She sat in the vehicle for nearly an hour. She finally emerged holding the national flag and pleaded with police officers to allow her to proceed. They refused. "The program to restore democracy will go on," Mrs. Zia said to waiting reporters, according to local news media reports. "Either today or tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, the program will continue." Syed Ashraful Islam, the general secretary of the governing Awami League, mocked Mrs. Zia for "staging a drama" in her driveway. The struggle between the two political coalitions has paralyzed Bangladesh, unnerved Western governments and wounded the country's vital garment industry. Mrs. Zia said the present government was "illegal and undemocratic." "They should step down immediately if they had any grace left," she said. At a news conference in Dhaka on Sunday, Muhammad Hafizuddin Ahmed, the vice chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, vowed that the opposition's protests would continue daily until Jan. 5. He said the government had shut down Dhaka to prevent the opposition's rally and was "going to kill democracy by organizing a one-sided, voterless election on Jan. 5."

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Bangladesh PM holds talk with opposition leader after one decade

Bangladesh PM holds talk with opposition leader after one decade

published: 27 Oct 2013

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Bangladesh's prime minister holds rare talk with the opposition leader to defuse a mounting crisis over upcoming parliamentary elections. This is the first time in at least a decade that Sheikh Hasina and Khaleda Zia speak together. During the phone conversation, the prime minister asked Zia to withdraw her call for a three-day nationwide shutdown starting Sunday. Hasina also invited her political rival to dinner on October 28th. The talk comes one day after supporters of the opposition and ruling party clashed across the country leaving several people dead and hundreds injured. The nation has a long history of political violence but this year has been the deadliest since Bangladesh gained independence in 1971.